Wildfire - Cold Edge Road, Halifax

We still have five crews and supporting officers and units still at the scene. Due to the incredibly hot, dry conditions there are still spots of flames in the area.

Please continue to avoid the area and follow our #BeMoorAware advice on our website.

Six pumps remain at the scene this afternoon working on both flanks, attacking hot spots and working within the ravine to water ground.  

Please continue to avoid the area.

Four crews and supporting wildfire units remain at the scene this morning dealing with hotspots in the area. 

The forecast remains dry and hot over the coming days so crews will be in the area assessing the scene. 

Thanks to our partners- and the public for continuing to avoid the area.

There are now nine fire appliances in attendance at this incident plus specialist wildfire capability and support units.

We are now scaling back this incident to five fire appliances.  Specialist wildfire units also remain at the scene.