Crews battle wildfire at Huddersfield's Castle Hill
Crews were mobilised from Holmfirth, Meltham, Huddersfield, Rastrick, Slaithwaite, Dewsbury and Mirfield, they said.Additional support included Mirfield's hose layer and support appliance, wildfire units from Slaithwaite and Holmfirth, Skelmanthorpe's welfare unit, and the drone unit.The public were urged to avoid the area until at least 10:00 BST on Friday.
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