Emergency crews are tackling a wildfire on moorland in Lancashire this afternoon.
Fire crews and the wildfire burn team are currently fighting the blaze on Shawforth Moor, near Bacup just above Rochdale. Eight fire engines are at the scene.
People are being warned to avoid the area. Residents who live nearby have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed.
READ MORE: Eight fire engines rush to blaze in roof of terrace house in Ashton
A video taken from Bacup shows large plumes of smoke billowing over the moorland on what the Met Office said is the warmest day of the year so far. An onlooker said he saw a helicopter hovering above the area.
A tweet posted by the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Eight fire engines and our wildfire burn team are responding to a wildfire on Shawforth Moor near Bacup.
"Please avoid the area and close windows and doors if you're nearby and affected by smoke."
