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Did YOU see the blaze? Email: poppy.gibson@mailonline.co.uk A fire broke out at Appleby Horse Fair in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, engulfing a tent, stall and van in flames as firefighters worked to tackle the blaze. The blaze on Saturday afternoon was captured on social media and showed huge crowds gathering to stare as smoke billowed across the fair that attracts thousands of gypsies from across Europe. In a video shared to YouTube , a fire could be seen burning through a white van which was set up in a corner of the field alongside a stall and several tables. Clouds of black smoke could be seen surrounding the tent as fair goers watched on in horror. Some could be seen covering the faces with their jumpers and coats as they bravely ran towards the fire to start moving tables, chairs and personal belongings out of the fire's path before a small explosion warned onlookers to step back. Some stall holders rushed to the scene ...

A Fresno County Fire engine was involved in a crash with a Ford Bronco on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened just before noon at American and Maple avenues. Crews responded to a grass fire near the area and had its lights and sirens on. The fire truck entered Maple and crashed into the vehicle. The collision caused the fire truck to roll over. Two firefighters had minor injuries and the driver in the Ford had moderate injuries. "We're incredibly grateful that no serious injuries occurred in a crash involving a Fresno County fire engine on American Ave at Maple Ave.," CHP spokesperson Mike Salas wrote. "Incidents like this are an important reminder of how crucial awareness is especially at intersections. "Whether you're behind the wheel, on a bike, or walking, stay alert. Always check your surroundings and never assume others will stop. Take the extra second to look both ways. And remember: being able to hear sirens from emergency veh...