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Firefighters tackling large blaze in field

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service Firefighters tackling the fire in the field. A fire appliance can be seen to the right of the picture. There is a large amount of smoke. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service
The fire broke out in a field between Market Weighton and Holme-on-Spalding Moor

A large fire has broken out in a field in East Yorkshire.

The blaze is close to the A614 between Market Weighton and Holme-on-Spalding Moor and motorists have been advised to avoid the area if possible.

A spokesperson for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews had been at the scene since 14:00 BST and six appliances had been sent.

The blaze was caused by loose straw catching fire and was expected to take "a long time" to put out.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service Firefighters tackle the fire in the field. Four firefighters can be seen in the picture. There is a large amount of smoke in the background.Humberside Fire and Rescue Service
The fire service has warned people to keep doors and windows shut

Firefighters had managed to create a fire break and were monitoring for potential hotspots, the spokesperson added.

Residents living nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed due to a large amount of smoke.

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