Emergency services respond to a major moorland blaze at Dovestone, Greater Manchester, where residents are reportedly seen lighting barbecues amid the fire conditions. The Manchester Evening News and other listings based on the same coverage describe the incident as a large-scale wildfire affecting moorland, with fire crews tackling the Dovestone fire alongside another major fire at Swineshaw. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service describes the scale of the affected area, reported as comparable to around 1,250 football pitches. The coverage also references public health concerns related to wildfire smoke and highlights ongoing investigations by Greater Manchester Police. Police say further arrests have been made as the inquiry into the Dovestone Reservoir fire continues, indicating attempts to identify how the blaze started and who may be responsible. Across the reports, the focus remains on firefighting operations, the large area affected, and the investigation and enforcement actions underway while crews work to bring the fires under control.
Calls for restraint as wildfire spreads on Dovestone moor in Greater Manchester
Emergency services respond to a major moorland blaze at Dovestone, Greater Manchester, where residents are reportedly seen lighting barbecues amid the fire conditions. The Manchester Evening News and...
- Fire crews tackle a major moorland wildfire at Dovestone, Greater Manchester.
- A second major fire is reported at Swineshaw, with crews working on both incidents.
- Reports say people are seen lighting barbecues amid the fire conditions, prompting an urgent plea to stop.
- Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service reports the fire’s scale as around 1,250 football pitches.
- Greater Manchester Police continue an investigation and announce further arrests related to the Dovestone Reservoir fire.
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