Langdale wildfire: police urge drivers not to ignore road closures
There are still nine fire engines at the site in North Yorkshire
Police are asking people not to ignore road closures around the Langdale wildfire, warning it’s for everyone’s safety and to keep access clear for emergency crews.
Firefighters say they’re putting in fire breaks at the scene.
There are nine fire engines there, plus specialist vehicles, and partner agencies are assisting with drones.
Road closures remain in place because of smoke in the area.
The force are still asking people to avoid the area and follow diversion signs.
Current road closures
- A171 Robin Hoods Bay turn to Cloughton – (C219 Sledgates to C77 Newlands Road)
- B1416 Sneatonthorpe (Dean Hall Brow to A171)
- Gowlands Lane, Cloughton (Harwood Dale Road to A171)
- B1416 with Lousy Hill Lane
- A169 Blue Bank with road from Moorgate Entrance to Blue Bank, Sleights
- C224 Littlebeck (A169 to B1416 Redgates Corner)
- C78 Gainforth Wath Road, Staintondale
- U2346 Raikes Lane, Sneatonthorpe