A HUGE blaze has broken out on UK moors, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky.
A popular local pub has been forced to shut as a result of the fire in Derbyshire, which broke out shortly before midday yesterday.
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Ten fire engines from the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) raced to the scene.
A crew then remained at the scene overnight to monitor the situation.
A reinspection is believed to have taken place this morning.
Cops urgently warned locals to stay clear of the blaze.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: “Given the circumstances of the incident please avoid the area and be aware that other road closures may be required quickly.”
The Cat and Fiddle pub was forced to close, with its manager saying she was concerned about the fire spreading to its premises.
She told the BBC: “We noticed the smoke between 10:00 and 11:00, and for hours it was a safe distance away.
“But the wind keeps changing, and suddenly it goes much closer, and when you are in a building full of alcohol and gas, that made us nervous.
“The fire crews are keeping parts of the distillery wet and putting dams in the car park, and we are getting lots of updates, but it’s left us feeling a bit shaky.”
