FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a major fire in the Eston Hills last night.

The blaze covers around 3,000 square metres and at the height of the fire three fire engines and 12 firefighters were tackling the blaze.

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It is understood Cleveland Fire and Rescue Service left the scene at around 9pm.

A spokesperson said: “It was now dark and dangerous underfoot so we had to leave for health and safety reasons.

“It is not out of control and we will be returning.”

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