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BBC News
09-05-2025
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Campfire sparked moorland blaze in Peak District
A fire service has issued a warning following another moorland fire in Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) urged people to "act responsibly" in the countryside after firefighters put out another blaze in the 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 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".
BBC News
07-05-2025
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- BBC News
Crews leave scene of Derbyshire moorland fire after a week
Crews leave moorland fire scene after 'tough' week 7 minutes ago Share Save Liam Barnes BBC News, East Midlands Share Save Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service More than 100 firefighters were deployed to the scene over the week Firefighters battling a blaze that tore through moorland in Derbyshire have finally left the scene after "a tough week". Crews from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) were first called to land around Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley on 30 April. More than 100 firefighters were deployed to the scene during the week, with the fire destroying trees and grassland in an area bigger than more than 300 football pitches. The last crews left at about 08:15 BST on Tuesday and handed over to landowners United Utilities, who the fire service said "are managing a few remaining hot spots". Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service The fire service said the area had been "devastated" by the blaze Residents and visitors were asked to avoid the area while the fire was brought under control, including over the Bank Holiday weekend. Derby Mountain Rescue Team supplied a drone to be used for reconnaissance, which DFRS said "also helped provide images and footage to help keep the public warned and informed". Crews from Cheshire and Staffordshire were also deployed to help Derbyshire-based teams, with the local service describing the operation as "a week of tough firefighting". Mark King, a station manager and joint wildfire lead for DFRS, thanked the firefighters, emergency workers and other agencies for their help in tackling the fire and bringing it "to the quickest and safest conclusion". "They worked hard not only to tackle the moorland fire in challenging conditions but also to limit the impact on the land and wildlife," he said. "We would also like to thank the local community for their patience and cooperation and remind people about the risks of wildfires like this one and to look out for our precious moorland and outdoor spaces." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210.
