Firefighters battle to put out wildfire

Firefighters are tackling a wildfire which has broken out in West Yorkshire.
Crews from nine fire engines are working to extinguish the blaze in the Cold Edge Road area of Halifax after being called just before 10:00 BST.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has urged people living nearby to keep their windows and doors closed.
The service said specialist wildfire capability and support units were also in attendance.
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