Shocking footage shows scale of huge wildfire that has engulfed moorland between Sheffield and Manchester
This dramatic footage has captured the scale of a “significant” wildfire which has engulfed swathes of moorland near a Derbyshire town.
Fire crews from Derbyshire and Greater Manchester remain at the scene of a wildfire this afternoon (Thursday, June 25) – after a blaze broke out on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop.
Footage captured by the Derby Mountain Rescue Team shows the scale of the incident – which comes amid a heatwave that has seen temperatures in excess of 30°C across the county.
A Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Six fire engines supported by a water carrier and welfare unit are now in attendance on Tintwistle Moor.
“Firefighters from Chapel-en-le-Frith, Buxton, Hathersage, Glossop are on scene - along with Hyde and Stalybridge stations from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. They are working at the incident alongside partners from the Peak District Fire Operations Group (FOG), including Peak Park rangers, the Eastern Moors Partnership, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and United Utilities.
“This is a significant fire affecting approximately 400 metres squared of moorland and woodland.”