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Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Huge blaze breaks out on UK moors sending thick plumes of smoke billowing through sky with road 7 pub forced to shut
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE blaze has broken out on UK moorland, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. A popular local pub has been forced to shut as a result of the fire in Derbyshire, which broke out shortly before midday yesterday. 3 A huge fire has broken out on moorland in Derbyshire Credit: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue 3 Smoke was seen billowing into the sky on Wednesday Credit: Derby Mountain Rescue Team 3 The Cat and Fiddle pub has been forced to close Credit: Google Maps Ten fire engines from the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) raced to the scene near Errwood reservoir in the Upper Goyt Valley of the Peak District at 11.42am. A crew then remained at the scene overnight to monitor the situation. A reinspection is believed to have taken place at 6am this morning. Cops have urgently warned locals to stay clear of the blaze. In a statement, a spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: "Given the circumstances of the incident please avoid the area and be aware that other road closures may be required quickly." The manager of the landmark pub the Cat and Fiddle told the BBC she was "nervous" about the fire spreading to the premises - as the building is full of highly flammable alcohol. Melanie Selstrom told the BBC: "We noticed the smoke between 10:00 and 11:00, and for hours it was a safe distance away. "But the wind keeps changing, and suddenly it goes much closer, and when you are in a building full of alcohol and gas, that made us nervous. "The fire crews are keeping parts of the distillery wet and putting dams in the car park, and we are getting lots of updates, but it's left us feeling a bit shaky." In a live Facebook broadcast, she added: "We've had a lot of enquiries for our safety and welfare and so far, touch wood, everyone's OK and the building is OK. "The periphery is being taken care by Cheshire Fire Service and Derbyshire Fire service. "We're discouraging people from visiting or coming up - there's ash and smoke in the vicinity and lots of emergency vehicles trying to do their job, so unless your journey is urgent I would avoid the area. "There are plumes [of smoke] just behind us, but luckily I think they are getting further away. It's all hands on deck here. What a dramatic day."
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Huge blaze breaks out on UK moors sending thick plumes of smoke billowing through sky with road 7 pub forced to shut
A HUGE blaze has broken out on UK moorland, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. A popular local pub has been forced to shut as a result of the fire in Derbyshire, which broke out shortly before midday yesterday. 3 A huge fire has broken out on moorland in Derbyshire Credit: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue 3 Smoke was seen billowing into the sky on Wednesday Credit: Derby Mountain Rescue Team 3 The Cat and Fiddle pub has been forced to close Credit: Google Maps Ten fire engines from the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) raced to the scene near Errwood reservoir in the Upper Goyt Valley of the Peak District at 11.42am. A crew then remained at the scene overnight to monitor the situation. A reinspection is believed to have taken place at 6am this morning . Cops have urgently warned locals to stay clear of the blaze. In a statement, a spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: "Given the circumstances of the incident please avoid the area and be aware that other road closures may be required quickly." The manager of the landmark pub the Cat and Fiddle told the BBC she was "nervous" about the fire spreading to the premises - as the building is full of highly flammable alcohol. Melanie Selstrom told the BBC: "We noticed the smoke between 10:00 and 11:00, and for hours it was a safe distance away. "But the wind keeps changing, and suddenly it goes much closer, and when you are in a building full of alcohol and gas, that made us nervous. Most read in The Sun "The fire crews are keeping parts of the distillery wet and putting dams in the car park, and we are getting lots of updates, but it's left us feeling a bit shaky." In a live Facebook broadcast, she added: "We've had a lot of enquiries for our safety and welfare and so far, touch wood, everyone's OK and the building is OK. "The periphery is being taken care by Cheshire Fire Service and Derbyshire Fire service. "We're discouraging people from visiting or coming up - there's ash and smoke in the vicinity and lots of emergency vehicles trying to do their job, so unless your journey is urgent I would avoid the area. "There are plumes [of smoke] just behind us, but luckily I think they are getting further away. It's all hands on deck here. What a dramatic day."
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Fire crews return to Derbyshire moorland wildfire
Fire crews have returned to a large blaze on moorland in 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 fire engines from Derbyshire and Cheshire were 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 four crews with support vehicles, assisted by a water drop helicopter. 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 Wednesday, smoke could be seen from miles away and affected local roads and reached the centre of nearby are being told to keep doors and windows closed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Landmark Cat and Fiddle pub closes as huge wildfire rages on nearby moors
The landmark Cat and Fiddle pub has closed this evening as a huge wildfire rages on the nearby moors. Dozens of firefighters are currently tackling the blaze, which broke out near Errwood reservoir in the Upper Goyt Valley late this morning. Drone footage released by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service shows a large area of moor has been scorched as the fire spreads southwards. READ MORE: Dozens of firefighters battle huge moorland blaze near Buxton described as 'worst since 2018' READ MORE: Dramatic images show firefighters battling blaze at waste dump The service warned the smoke is affecting the centre of Buxton, around four miles away. In a live broadcast on the Cat and Fiddle Facebook page, owner Lindsay Bond said: "We've had a lot of enquiries for our safety and welfare and so far, touch wood, everyone's OK and the building is OK. "The periphery is being taken care by Cheshire Fire Service and Derbyshire Fire service. "We're discouraging people from visiting or coming up - there's ash and smoke in the vicinity and lots of emergency vehicles trying to do their job, so unless your journey is urgent I would avoid the area. "There are plumes [of smoke] just behind us, but luckily I think they are getting further away. It's all hands on deck here. What a dramatic day." In an update at around 5pm, the Peak District Moorland Group said the fire was the worst in the area since 2018. It said: "The area is under a United Utilities management regime and has had extensive interventions over the last 20 years. "With multiple nests of all ground nesting birds being burnt out and the fire heading towards commercial forestry, it's the worst this area has seen since the 2018 fires when 40 hectares burnt on Ravenslow, one of the most prized blanket bog areas in this location." In a statement earlier DFRS said: "Emergency services are currently dealing with a large wildfire near Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley. Firefighters were mobilised to the incident following a call at 11.42am today. "Ten fire engines from Derbyshire and Cheshire are in attendance supported by a water carrier, an Argocat and a Unimog. We are receiving a high number of calls regarding a smoke plume which can be seen in the area. "A road closure is currently in place from the Errwood Hall car park. Please avoid the area. Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed if affected by the smoke."
