A fundraiser to support firefighters, farmers and gamekeepers battling a moorland blaze for the 17th consecutive day has raised more than £19,000.

Amy Cockrem set up a Justgiving page initially hoping to raise £100 to buy food and drink for those fighting the wildfire in the North York Moors National Park, but has been “overwhelmed” by donations.

“I can’t thank everyone enough. At the minute, the firefighters have enough food and drink, so we’re concentrating on supplying fuel for the farmers’ tractors,” she said.

“We need it pushing even further. We’re going to need a lot more just to help these farmers out. We’ve spent about £3,000 on fuel already just in 24 hours, so it’s soon going to go.”

Crews from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) have been tackling the fire, which covers about 10 sq miles (25 sq km), on Langdale Moor, between Whitby and Scarborough, since 11 August.

On Wednesday the service announced crews had been hampered by exploding World War Two bombs and shells as part of the site had been a tank training range in the 1940s.

According to NYFRS, 10 appliances and a helicopter remain on the moors. The county’s chief fire officer has requested assistance from other fire services around the country.

Local farmers and gamekeepers have offered their help to perform tasks such as clearing fire breaks and hauling tankers of water to the scene by tractor.

Ms Cockrem, from the village of Egton, said she had been to the moor on Thursday and was “amazed” by the efforts of local famers who were working around the clock.

She said: “You can’t stop thinking about the people who are out there fighting this fire, like the firefighters and the farmers. Some of the farmers are working 24/7 and not even getting a break.

“For them to do that off their own back, just amazes me. I’m from a farming background and it’s just incredible how the community has come together.”

She thanked the public for their donations and encouraged them to keep giving.

She said: “I can’t quite believe it. I was awake during the night watching the page go up and up, and I was overwhelmed. I can’t thank everyone enough.”