A large fire has broken out on Dartmoor near Tavy Cleave in Devon, a few miles north east of Tavistock. Devon and Somerset fire and rescue service has deployed five pumps and other units to the area, but has struggled to tackle the fire because its location is difficult to access. Rob Steemson, Dartmoor national park emergency officer, told the PA news agency the blaze was estimated to be around 5km wide. He said it was not clear how or where it started, but that “strong” winds were pushing it further across the moorland. He added that park rangers were in attendance along with the fire service. Pictures on social media showed a large blaze stretching across a wide area and illuminating the night sky. The fire is thought to be on a remote stretch of the moorland and no residents or animals have been injured, according to reports. Social media users said the blaze could be seen from parts of Cornwall. A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset fire and rescue service said: “Our crews are currently at [nearby village] Peter Tavy, but we haven’t actually accessed the fire yet. We have five pumps and various special appliances.” The service warned people to avoid the area.