FIRE services are still battling a large heath fire at Ash Ranges this afternoon. 

Dramatic footage has been shared on social media of the fire near Aldershot. 

Fire crews from Hampshire and Surrey have been battling the large fire since just after 1.30pm on April 23.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Control tweeted: "We are currently have crews from @Rushmoor02, @BordonFire03 and @fleet04  assisting our colleague in Surrey with a very large fire on Henley Ranges, Ash Vale. Smoke is travelling as far as Farnham so keep windows closed if you are in the area." 

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "We are currently in attendance at a fire in the open near Henley Park in Pirbright after receiving the initial call at 11.28am. We have 12 fire & rescue vehicles there, including specialist units.

"Please avoid the area & those nearby should close windows and doors."

People have taken to social media to post pictures of the large plume of smoke. 

Some people have said the smell of smoke has travelled as far as Romsey and Bournemouth.