Fire crews return to Derbyshire moorland wildfire
DFRS said crews from Buxton, Glossop, Crich and Matlock were back in the area assisted by two all-terrain Argocat vehicles, the command support unit and support from United Utilities.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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