Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is carrying out a controlled burn this evening as part of its response to the Tintwistle Moor wildfire.
This is a planned tactical measure along the Pennine Way in the Crowden area to help contain the wildfire in Derbyshire, while also supporting Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service’s response to the separate wildfire across the border.
By carefully burning vegetation in a controlled way, firefighters can remove fuel that would otherwise allow the fires to spread further.
They are warning that the controlled burn will result in increased smoke over the next 24 hours. Current easterly winds are continuing to carry the smoke plume towards Manchester.
Firefighters say
”We appreciate that this may be noticeable to residents, but please do not call our Control team to report the smoke, as they are already aware of the situation and specialist crews are carrying out this planned operation.
Please avoid the Tintwistle area and, if you are affected by smoke, keep your windows and doors closed. We appreciate the impact this may have on local communities and thank them for their patience and understanding.”
