Firefighters tackling a massive blaze in the North Yorkshire moors have had their efforts hampered by exploding wartime bombs.

Crews have been working to put out a wildfire on Langdale Moor, in the North York Moors National Park, since the evening of Monday, August 11.

A major incident was declared by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue two weeks ago.

A total of 18 bombs have exploded as the fire burns through peat on the moors, which was used for tank training in World War Two .

The incident has closed roads, a campsite and diverted coast-to-coast walkers.

People living more than 30 miles from the fire have reported being affected by the smoke.

Residents as far away as York and Malton - 15 miles to the north - were urged to keep their windows shut for a number of hours.

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