Warning as areas of moorland wildfire reignite
A warning has been issued after a major wildfire in Derbyshire was found to have partially reignited.
Flames were spotted near Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley on Wednesday and at its height 10 fire appliances were deployed to the scene.
On Saturday, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) said there were still two appliances at the scene, along with other support vehicles, dealing with areas of moorland which had started to burn again due to a change in the wind.
Members of the public have been asked to stay away from the area while firefighting operations continue.
The fire service said the original blaze engulfed an area "roughly the size of 325 football pitches" and had "devastated" the area.
It confirmed one appliance from Cheshire was still present, along with two argo cat rough terrain vehicles, a water carrier, a command unit and a second appliance from Derbyshire.
A DFRS spokesperson said: "A huge thank you for the continued support being provided by our partners at Peak District National Park, United Utilities, Peak Park Rangers and local farmers and landowners.
"Thanks also to our colleagues from Derby Mountain Rescue Team who over the last few days have provided us with some great drone footage that we have been able to share with you."
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