Pictures show firefighters battling latest Sheffield wildfire with special equipment brought in
Crews from six fire stations involved in fighting city wildfire
Firefighters have brought in special equipment to fight the current wave of wildfires in Sheffield.
Crews were sent to Dyke Vale Road, near Hackenthorpe, after the latest wildfire in the city broke out on dry ground.
They used a specialist vehicles, their Polaris wildfire vehicle, which crews said helped them to get to the heart of the incident.
Firefighters from Birley Moor, Central, Aston Park, Maltby, Rotherham and Rivelin fire stations attended the blaze, on Saturday afternoon (July 25).
A spokesman for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The deep seated fire was really difficult to extinguish in tinder dry and windy conditions.
“Well done and thank you to Control operators, firefighters and officers for their work during what's been an incredibly busy period for the fire service.”
It was the latest wildfire to hit the area.
On Friday, seven fire engines were sent to a woodland fire in Grenoside, caused by a disposable barbecue, while crews were sent to Wincobank on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a green space next to Wensley Street.
The fire service have warned people not to use have barbecues on grassland because of the risk of fire, following a long period of dry weather.
Meanwhile, Firefighters say they continue to make progress in response to a wildfire on Tintwistle Moor in the Peak District.
It remains classified as a Major Incident, with crews maintaining a significant presence as work continues to contain the fire and reduce the risk of re-ignition.
The A628 Woodhead Pass remains closed to allow firefighters, emergency services partners and specialist vehicles to operate safely in and around the incident area.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said last night: “With the summer holidays now underway and more people expected to visit the countryside, we are also reminding the public to remain vigilant and help reduce the risk of wildfires.
“Please avoid lighting fires or using disposable barbecues, dispose of smoking materials responsibly, take litter home, and report any signs of fire by calling 999 immediately. “