York fire LIVE: 'Avoid the area' warning issued as firefighters battle '12ft tall flames'

Firefighters are currently battling a huge blaze at a UK nature reserve. The incident is ongoing at Strensall Common, on the edge of York.

There are reports that flames are 12ft tall.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We're currently at the scene of a fire at Strensall Common. We are likely to be there for some time and ask that people avoid the area."

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