Resolved and historic wildfire incidents
Resolved and historic wildfire incident reports.
This archive retains reviewed reports after an incident has closed or moved outside the current reporting window. Dates show when each record was last verified or updated; source coverage can be delayed or incomplete.
Fire service: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Saddleworth Moorland Fire Update
Saddleworth Moorland Fire Update Station Manager Martin Cain provides the latest update on the moorland fire near Holmfirth Road (A635) in Saddleworth. Firefighters remain at the scene carrying out hotspotting and damping-down operations after containing the fire. Read the latest updates: https://manchesterfire.gov.uk/news/moorland-fire-updates/
Fire service: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire at Tintwistle Moor - Update Thursday 13 August
Firefighters and partner agencies remain in attendance at the wildfire on Tintwistle Moor as work continues to extinguish remaining hotspots and return affected areas to normal monitoring arrangements. Firefighters and partner agencies are continuing to work together to extinguish these hotspots before the area can be safely handed over.
Fire service: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
July 12 update
July 12 update At just before 8.45pm on Saturday 11 July, fire crews were called to reports of a fire in open moorland near Dovestone Reservoir, Greenfield. Firefighters remain in attendance this evening (Sunday 12 July) and continue to work alongside partner agencies to contain the fire and prevent further spread. Throughout the day, additional fire engines, specialist wildfire units, burns teams, command support resources and drone capability have been brought in to support the response.
Fire service: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire update near Swineshaw Reservoir
Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires - Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service --> Skip to main content Skip to Accessibility Statement Your Safety --> Fire moorland Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires Firefighters are continuing to deal with large moorland fires in the Dovestone and Swineshaw areas of Greater Manchester. Our firefighters have
Fire service: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire update near Higher Swineshaw Reservoir
Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires - Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service --> Skip to main content Skip to Accessibility Statement Your Safety --> Fire moorland Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires Firefighters are continuing to deal with large moorland fires in the Dovestone and Swineshaw areas of Greater Manchester. Our firefighters have
Fire service: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)