Help from 'across UK' to tackle moorland fire

Personnel and specialist resources from fire and rescue services across the UK are being used to tackle a moorland blaze in Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) were first called to Tintwistle Moor, near Glossop, on 24 June, where about 260 hectares (642 acres) had been affected and a major incident was declared on Monday.

On Sunday, it was confirmed that four helicopters have been supporting the response, dropping water on hot spots and tackling flare-ups across Didsbury Intake, Featherbed Moss, Arnfield Moor and Crowden.

Crowden continues to be the main focus of operations, a DFRS spokesman said, where a "tactical" controlled burn may result in more smoke being visible.

With the use of helicopters, the public has been reminded airspace restrictions are in place and the flying of drones is forbidden.

The fire service said it was also continuing to support Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service in its response to an adjacent wildfire across the border.

The large-scale operation across both sides of the border has seen more than 100 firefighters and volunteers tackling the fires.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said it expected to remain at the scene of alongside partner agencies into next week.

Listen to BBC Radio Derby on Sounds and follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210.