A LARGE plume of smoke has been spotted in Bracknell Forest this afternoon.
The fire in Chobham Common in Surrey has been spotted by residents in parts of Ascot.
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One resident said: "It’s been going for a couple of hours! Can be seen in Sunningdale!"
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene and residents living in the are told to evacuate immediately.
⚠️We currently have multiple Fire and Rescue vehicles in attendance at Chobham Common in Chobham dealing with a large wildfire. @SurreyPolice are in attendance and assisting with road closures. If you are on Chobham common please evacuate the area immediately for your safety ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/invqHpS9jX
— Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (@SurreyFRS) August 7, 2020
Windsor Road has been closed which is affecting traffic from Ascot and Bracknell Forest.
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