Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident over the Peak District Tintwistle Moor wildfire after the blaze spread across about 260 hectares in Glossop, Derbyshire. Ellie Gillatt said firefighters continue to face challenging conditions as crews worked to protect the surrounding infrastructure and environment.
The fire has affected about 260 hectares, or roughly 642 acres, of moorland and woodland. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said the incident remains significant and complex, and Gillatt said it requires a protracted, multi-agency response.
Tintwistle Moor in Glossop
The blaze started on 24 June and prompted a large-scale response when temperatures reached 34C amid a UK-wide heatwave, the third heatwave this year. Firefighters left the scene on 2 July while United Utilities and the Peak District Fire Operations Group continued damping down the area.
Crews were called back on Thursday amid another heatwave affecting most of England, and a major incident was declared on Sunday. Satellite images on Sunday showed smoke drifting in the direction of Manchester.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
On Monday at 01:15 BST, crews returned after reports that the fire had escalated in high winds. The service said it had five fire engines and specialist equipment tackling the blaze, and warned that operations were expected to continue for some time.
For people in the area, the immediate issue is not a single flare-up but a fire that has repeatedly required crews to step back and return as conditions shift. The work now sits with the firefighters and the wider response group until the moor is fully brought under control.
