Anglers Country Park back open after wildfire at Haw Park Wood

Anglers Country Park has re-opened following a wildfire at Haw Park Wood yesterday.
Anglers Country Park has re-opened following a wildfire at Haw Park Wood yesterday. (google)Anglers Country Park has re-opened following a wildfire at Haw Park Wood yesterday. (google)
Anglers Country Park has re-opened following a wildfire at Haw Park Wood yesterday. (google)

A team of 10 fire crews were called to the wildfire blaze at Haw Park Wood, on Haw Park Lane, Wintersett, shortly before 1pm with people being urged stay away.

The decision was taken so that staff could support the emergency services as they fought the blaze at the popular beauty spot.

Six crews, including Wakefield, Pontefract and Normanton, were at the scene.

The park has now reopened.