Firefighters have been tackling a blaze overnight and into this morning which has broken out on Snake Pass connecting Manchester to Sheffield
In an update this morning the Derbyshire fire service said:
“Five fire engines are now in attendance at a wildfire at Snakepass Summit in the Peak District, supported by two water carriers, a command support unit, a welfare unit and a rural unimog.
They are working at the incident alongside partners from the Fire Operations Group (FOG) and Derby Mountain Rescue to tackle the fire.
The fire is currently affecting approximately 1,500 by 300 metres of moorland.
Please avoid the area. There is a significant smoke plume which is causing poor visibility on the roads in the surrounding area.
Anyone who can see or smell smoke is asked to please keep windows and doors closed.”
