A57 Snake Pass road into Sheffield closed by 'large-scale' wildfire
The moors near Sheffield have been hit by another wildfire
A major road into Sheffield has been closed by a ‘large-scale’ wildfire.
The A57 Snake Pass is closed between Glossop and Ladybower reservoir, according to Derbyshire Police.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service firefighters from four counties, as well as gamekeepers and mountain rescue are tackling the blaze at the summit of the Snake Pass.
Some nine fire engines and several specialist vehicles, two water carriers and a helicopter are also there, DFRS says.
The affected area is about 177 acres. The blaze was first reported on Thursday night.
It added: “This incident is causing a smoke plume which is currently affecting areas in and around Glossop.
“Please keep windows and doors closed if you can see or smell smoke.”
Last week, the fire service fought wildfires on the moors near Ladybower and Woodhead.