A SNAPPED electrical wire set fire to a row of conifer trees in Ilkley this afternoon.
The incident happened in Highfield, Denton, Ilkley on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 19.
A spokesperson for Ilkley Fire Station said: "This was an electrical wire that had snapped from its pylon and set fire to a row of conifer trees. Incident was made pumps three on arrival for water and firefighting efforts. One hose reel jet, two large jets and a ground monitor used to extinguish.
"Northern Power grid were contacted to isolate the electricity which enabled us to fully bring the incident to a close. We understand this will have cut the power to surrounding properties but the power grid are working hard to restore this.
"Appliances from Skipton, Otley and Rawdon attended to assist us.
"Well done to everyone for their efforts on this one, especially on such a hot day. The weather certainly made firefighting efforts 10x harder!!
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