Firefighters tackle huge blaze at Delamere Forest
People are being urged to avoid the area because of huge plumes of smoke
Dozens of firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at Delamere Forest
Five fire engines were sent to the Cheshire beauty spot just after three this afternoon, where the blaze has broken out near Station Road.
People are being urged to avoid the area because of huge plumes of smoke.
In a statement, Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service say:
"Crews are currently in attendance at a large fire that has broken out in Delamere Forest. Firefighters have started to tackle the fire using beaters and water from a nearby lake.
"It is advisable to find an alternative route and not travel to, or through, the area due to large amounts of smoke."