Fire crews return to wildfire on moorland
Fire crews have returned to a large blaze on moorland in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) said crews were first called to the fire near the Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley at 11:42 BST on Wednesday.
Ten fire engines from Derbyshire and Cheshire were sent to the scene, known as the Cat and Fiddle, but at 21:45 all but one of the crews were withdrawn due to failing light.
A reinspection on Thursday prompted the return of eight crews with support vehicles, assisted by a water drop helicopter.
Crews from Buxton, Glossop, Crich on-call and wholetime crews from Matlock, as well as four crews from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance assisted by two Argocats and the Command Support Unit.
Support is also being provided by United Utilities, Derby Mountain Rescue Team and Peak District National Park rangers.
Firefighters are using beaters, water backpacks and fogging units to tackle the fire.
The Cat and Fiddle A54 is currently open, however, a road known locally as Derbyshire Bridge, between the Cat and Fiddle to Errwood Reservoir, is closed, the fire service said.
On Wednesday, smoke could be seen from miles away and affected local roads and reached the centre of Buxton.
People nearby are being told to keep doors and windows closed.
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