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Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Moorland fire 'caused by discarded glass bottle'
A fire that tore through moorland in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park was probably caused by light refracting through discarded glass bottles, firefighters have said. Crews from stations in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire were called to Froggatt Edge, near Baslow, after a blaze was reported at about 15:30 BST on Friday. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said its investigation found the bottles at the scene, which it said were "the most likely cause of the fire". The service advised residents and visitors to take their rubbish home and avoid lighting fires or having barbeques. "This is why we ask you to take your rubbish home or discard it responsibly," a statement said. "Responding to these fires ties up our resources and can delay our response to other incidents which could be life risk." The fire service said some crews were still on the scene "to damp down any hotspots". Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Moorland fire breaks out in Peak District Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
16-05-2025
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Moorland fire breaks out in Peak District
Fire crews are tackling a moorland fire in Derbyshire's Peak District National from Derbyshire and South Yorkshire are at the scene of a fire at Froggatt Edge, north of Baslow, which was reported at about 15:30 BST on fire is being tackled using a water carrier from Buxton and specialist moorland equipment stationed in brigade said it had received a "high volume" of calls. It asked people to avoid the area and residents nearby to keep windows and doors closed "if affected by the smoke plume". With dry spring weather continuing, fire crews in the High Peak have been called to about 20 fires in the national park so far this included a major incident in Goyt Valley, which shut roads and took days to bring under Peak Borough Council is currently proposing to introduce an order for public areas of the Peak District within its borders, banning barbecues and campfires and giving powers to police and council officers "to reduce the risk of wildfires".
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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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.
