Major gorse fire scorches Woodbury Common
20 fire crews tackled a major gorse fire which broke out on Woodbury Common in Devon. Five firefighters were injured.
Gorse fire: road closures throughout rush hour
A major gorse fire in Devon had closed a road near the scene.
The B3180 is closed between Four Firs and Halfway Inn on the A3052.
More that 20 fire engines were called to the scene on Woodbury Common yesterday afternoon.
Smoke could be seen for miles across Exeter and Haldon Hill.
One firefighter was taken to hospital, and several others needed medical treatment at the scene as they tackled the fire.
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Aerial footage shows damage of Woodbury Common fire
Drone video shows the true extent of the damage on Woodbury Common caused by a major gorse fire that broke out on Sunday afternoon.
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Major fire breaks out on Devon Common
A major gorse fire has broken out on Woodbury Common. The blaze started art around 2pm and smoke could be seen for miles.