Major roads CLOSED as firefighters battle moors blaze STILL raging near motorway as thousands of drivers urged stay away

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MAJOR roads have been closed as a huge fire continues to rip through moors near a motorway, sparking chaos for thousands.

The blaze broke out next to the M62 at around 12.15pm yesterday afternoon.

Around 18 fire crews rushed to battle the inferno near Oldham Road in Ripponden, West Yorkshire.

The road remains closed in both directions as firefighters try to extinguish the flames.

Surrounding roads have been closed and drivers told to stay away.

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