Major incident declared over large fire at English beauty spot
- Several fire engines have been sent to the scene at Hankley Common in Surrey where the fire is estimated to be affecting at least eight hectares of land
- Locals are advised to keep doors and windows closed amid a ‘great deal of smoke’ at the common, which featured in the James Bond film Skyfall
Fire services have declared a major incident due to a large blaze at a beauty spot in the English county of Surrey.
Several fire engines have been sent to the scene at Hankley Common where the fire is estimated to be affecting at least eight hectares of land, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said.
People have been advised to avoid the area with the warning to stay “far away from the fire as it can travel quickly.”
The fire service said it was called just after midday on Sunday and that it expects crews to remain at the scene until at least Monday.
The cause of the blaze is unknown, it added.
The fire service also urged locals to keep doors and windows closed amid a “great deal of smoke.”
The common was used for filming for part of the James Bond film Skyfall.
