Firefighters Tackle Moorland Blaze Near Dovestone Reservoir After Smoke Billows Over Saddleworth
Saddleworth, Greater Manchester – Fire crews were at the scene of a significant moorland fire near Dovestone Reservoir on Saturday evening after large plumes of smoke were seen rising above Saddleworth and beyond.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was alerted just before 8:45 PM to reports of a blaze on open moorland close to the popular beauty spot. The incident prompted a rapid response, with five fire engines dispatched from Mossley, Stalybridge, Hyde, Bolton North, and Littleborough.
They were supported by specialist wildfire units and officers, highlighting the specific challenges of combating fires in such terrain. Upon arrival, crews located a grass fire and immediately began tackling the blaze using grass beaters and backpack water units. Their primary objective was to prevent the fire from spreading further across the expansive moorland.
The incident caused significant concern and visibility across the region, with residents from across Saddleworth and neighbouring areas of Rochdale reporting seeing thick smoke drifting across the skyline throughout the evening. Some individuals also reported hearing loud bangs before the fire became visible, though authorities have not confirmed any connection between these sounds and the ignition of the blaze.
In response to the smoke, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service issued an urgent advisory to residents and visitors in the affected areas, urging them to keep doors and windows closed while smoke remained in the vicinity.
The precise cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed, and firefighters remained at the scene late into the evening, working to extinguish the blaze and ensure the safety of the sensitive moorland environment.
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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was alerted just before 8:45 PM to reports of a blaze on open moorland close to the popular beauty spot. The incident prompted a rapid response, with five fire engines dispatched from Mossley, Stalybridge, Hyde, Bolton North, and Littleborough.
They were supported by specialist wildfire units and officers, highlighting the specific challenges of combating fires in such terrain. Upon arrival, crews located a grass fire and immediately began tackling the blaze using grass beaters and backpack water units. Their primary objective was to prevent the fire from spreading further across the expansive moorland.
The incident caused significant concern and visibility across the region, with residents from across Saddleworth and neighbouring areas of Rochdale reporting seeing thick smoke drifting across the skyline throughout the evening. Some individuals also reported hearing loud bangs before the fire became visible, though authorities have not confirmed any connection between these sounds and the ignition of the blaze.
In response to the smoke, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service issued an urgent advisory to residents and visitors in the affected areas, urging them to keep doors and windows closed while smoke remained in the vicinity.
The precise cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed, and firefighters remained at the scene late into the evening, working to extinguish the blaze and ensure the safety of the sensitive moorland environment.
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