Large fire breaks out in Northumberland village of Alnmouth on Christmas Eve

A resident captured this image of the flames engulfing an area near the village's golf course. Credit: Steve Miller

Emergency services are in attendance of a large fire that has broken out in a Northumberland village on Christmas Eve.

Four fire engines and a fogging unit were dispatched to Alnmouth, with the public warned to avoid the area. It is not yet known what caused the blaze.

Charred remains of the dunes the morning after a large fire broke out on Christmas Eve. Credit: Mark Church

Northumberland Fire and Rescue service confirmed crews left the area at 8pm but officers would monitor any hotspots in the area.

At its height, the fire could be seen almost five miles away from a resident travelling north from the village of Warkworth.

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Residents on social media claimed the flames spread from Bracken Hill to Foxton, near the village's golf course.

There are no reported injuries at this time.

The Christmas night sky was illuminated by emergency service vehicles attending the blaze. Credit: Philippa Simons

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