Shocking aerial footage shows how a large area of moorland has been scorched following wildfires.

Crews were called to the March Haigh Reservoir near Huddersfield, West Yorks. at around 5.25pm on Thursday, April 10 after a ‘rapidly developing' blaze broke out across a large area of moorland.

Initial reports suggested the fire, which struck during nesting season, reached a size of three square kilometres – with 10 fire engines and multiple specialist support units required to tackle the blaze.

Firefighters were assisted by three specialist fire crews from neighbouring areas, including Greater Manchester.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "At around 6.15pm last night, three fire engines from Oldham, Bolton North, and Irlam fire stations, plus specialist wildfire fighting units, were called to assist our colleagues from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service with a fire on the moors near Marsden."

"Firefighters used specialist equipment to tackle the fire before leaving due to the deteriorating light. Crews were in attendance for around three hours."

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has told members of the public not to light any fires, including barbecues, on the moorland as it aims to prevent wildfires.

The fire comes just days after a blaze broke out on Sunday, April 6, at Dovestone Reservoir, under six miles away in Greater Manchester.