A LARGE fire has broken out at Lickey Hills, Worcestershire.

Pictures of the blaze have been posted to social media showing smoke billowing from the beauty spot near Bromsgrove.

Multiple fire engines have been seen at the scene and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has urged people to stay away and close their doors and windows.

A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "An area of approximately 400 sq mtrs is well alight and people are asked to stay away from the area - residents are asked to keep their doors and windows closed."

One woman commenting on Twitter described the blaze as "looking awful from where I am now" and another said "hopefully the fire service can stop it before it spreads".

Another posted: "Not a sight we want to see when it’s 35degs. Huge fire on the Lickey Hills. Thoughts with all the firefighters and rangers right now."

Meanwhile, Rednal resident Konrad Naglowski posted this video of smoke engulfing the area.

 

Chloe Cheshire also sent us these drone images of the fire.

Bromsgrove Advertiser: The fire at Lickey Hills seen from the air. Images courtesy of Chloe CheshireThe fire at Lickey Hills seen from the air. Images courtesy of Chloe Cheshire

A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said of the situation: "Thank you to everyone who's called 999 to report a large outdoor fire on the Lickey Hills. The incident is being managed by our colleagues at @HWFire.

"Four of our crews are supporting their response - from Woodgate Valley, Kings Norton and Northfield fire stations."