UPDATE at 8pm: Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service says crews will remain at the Malvern Hills into the night.

A spokesman said: "We are still there fighting the fire and still continuing to dampen down the area."

However, she added that the fire was now 'in hand.'

FIREFIGHTERS are battling a fire on the Malvern Hills.

The fire is near Earnslaw Quarry, and the public have been asked to stay away from this location.

Eyewitness Josh Brooks said around six fire engines are currently at the scene, with firefighters using specialist equipment to battle the blaze.

Hereford and Worcester Fire has tweeted: "Multiple crews attending fire on Malvern Hills around Beacon Hill and Earnslaw Quarry – public asked to stay away."

And West Mercia OCC tweeted: "Please be aware Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with a fire on the Malvern Hills.

"It is requested that members of the public avoid trying to walk on the hills at this time whilst they try and get it under control."

A spokesman from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service says they were called at 3.22pm this afternoon.

"The fire service has asked the public to stay away from the Beacon Hill and Earnslaw Quarry – police are implementing traffic management procedures," the spokesman said.

"Six fire engines and crews, from Malvern, Worcester, Upton on Severn, Droitwich, Whitchurch, Ledbury, and Ross-on-Wye, attended, plus two restricted access vehicles (RAVs), and a water carrier.

"The fire crews attempted to make fire breaks in the 400 square metre area to reduce to the spread of the fire in turbulent wind conditions."