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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Campfire sparked moorland blaze in Peak District
A fire service has issued a warning following another moorland fire in Derbyshire. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) urged people to "act responsibly" in the countryside after firefighters put out another blaze in the county. Glossop Fire Station confirmed that crews attended a deep-seated fire in peat on Thursday at Holme Moss, which was started by a campfire, according to the station. This comes as DFRS said that firefighters had left the scene of the moorland fire near Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley on Tuesday, which burnt an area bigger than 300 football pitches. In a post on social media DFRS reminded people not to have campfires or barbecues in the area. DFRS said moorland fires were "labour intensive" and take "vital services" away from being able to respond to other emergencies. A spokesperson for the service said: "It's a message we keep repeating, but it doesn't seem to be getting through to some people." Glossop Fire Station said since the end of February, crews from the station had attended 24 wildfires and urged people not to start fires, as it is "very dry" and "easy" for them to spread. The last crews left the scene of the moorland fire near Errwood Reservoir at about 08:15 BST on Tuesday and handed over to landowners United Utilities, which the fire service said "are managing a few remaining hot spots". Firefighters were first called to the blaze in the Goyt Valley on 30 April with crews from Cheshire and Staffordshire also deployed to help Derbyshire-based teams, with the local service describing the operation as "a week of tough firefighting". Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Crews leave moorland fire scene after 'tough' week Warning as areas of moorland wildfire reignite Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
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." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue 'Heartbreaking' images show moorland fire aftermath
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
'Heartbreaking' images show aftermath of moorland fire in Derbyshire
Firefighters have released "heartbreaking" images of the aftermath of a huge wildfire that ripped through moorland in the Peak pictures, taken by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS), show the scorched and smoking landscape around Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt fire service said the blaze, which began on Wednesday morning, engulfed an area "roughly the size of 325 football pitches".It said the fire had caused "devastation" to moorland wildlife. The fire service said the fire had killed many birds and mammals and destroyed Friday, firefighters remained to dampen down and check for any from Buxton, Glossop, Crich on-call and wholetime crews from Matlock - as well as four crews from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service - attended, assisted by two Argocats - a type of all-terrain vehicle - and the command support unit. Support was also being provided by United Utilities, Derby Mountain Rescue Team and Peak District National Park used beaters, water backpacks and fogging units to tackle the fire."Late last night, firefighters withdrew from the moors, as is normal practice for their safety, with one crew remaining overnight to monitor the scene," a spokesperson said. The Peak District Moorland Group also shared footage of gamekeepers in the "energy-sapping" efforts to contain and extinguish the used beaters, water backpacks and fogging units to tackle the living in the area were urged to keep doors and windows closed. The fire service thanked organisations who helped tackle the fire, including United Utilities, Derby Mountain Rescue, the Peak District National Park Authority, and local gamekeepers and also thanked Salvation Army volunteers, who provided food and water for fire service said no cause of the fire has yet been established - but urged people visiting the Peak District over the bank holiday weekend to "act responsibly" and report any fires they see.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Major roads CLOSED as firefighters battle moors blaze STILL raging near motorway as thousands of drivers urged stay away
The blaze has been ongoing since yesterday BLAZE RAGES ON Major roads CLOSED as firefighters battle moors blaze STILL raging near motorway as thousands of drivers urged stay away MAJOR roads have been closed as a huge fire continues to rip through moors near a motorway, sparking chaos for thousands. The blaze broke out next to the M62 at around 12.15pm yesterday afternoon. Advertisement Around 18 fire crews rushed to battle the inferno near Oldham Road in Ripponden, West Yorkshire. The road remains closed in both directions as firefighters try to extinguish the flames. Surrounding roads have been closed and drivers told to stay away. Huge clouds of smoke were filmed rising into the sky as the fire - likely encouraged by the wave of hot weather - continued to burn. Advertisement A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: "Seven crews and supporting units remain at the scene this morning after continuing to monitor and tackle the fire overnight. "Crews and partner agencies will continue their work this morning. Please continue to avoid the area. Further updates will follow. It comes after another moor fire erupted in Derbyshire after breaking out the day before. Ten fire engines from the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) attended the scene near Errwood reservoir in the Upper Goyt Valley of the Peak District at 11.42am on Wednesday. Advertisement A crew then remained at the scene overnight - with a reinspection prompting the return of eight more crews, accompanied by support vehicles and a water drop helicopter. A spokesperson from the Peak District Fire Operations Group yesterday said it was anxious to reduce the ongoing blaze - for fear it will set nearby woods alight and become "really quite hard to control". More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Advertisement Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Crews called to fire at derelict theatre
Emergency services were called to a fire in the basement of a derelict theatre in Derby. Crews from the Kingsway and Nottingham Road stations were sent to the Hippodrome in Green Lane at 18:55 BST on Thursday. A "small fire" was discovered in the cellar of the Grade II listed theatre, which dates back 1914 but was last used as a bingo hall before it shut in 2007. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) said the fire, which was extinguished using a single hose reel jet, was being treated as "suspected arson". No injuries were reported and nobody was found inside the property, DFRS added. The fire service said crews spent longer than usual for a fire of this scale due to the condition of the site. While currently disused, in February the Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust said it hoped to compulsory purchase the site with ambitions to bring it back into use as a music venue. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Derby vision for 'Rock City-style' music venue Derelict theatre fire treated as arson Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
