Uncertain or stale incident information
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/
Do not use this page as an emergency warning. If you see smoke or flames, or there is immediate danger, call 999 and follow emergency-service advice.
- Operational status
- ongoing
- Incident lifecycle
- uncertain
- First observed
- Last verified or updated
- Location
- Holmfirth Road (A635) in Saddleworth (area)
- Lifecycle or correction reason
- Latest evidence is 167.3 hours old.
Approximate mapped position: 53.53, -1.99. Coordinates are deliberately reduced in precision.
Sources and evidence
- Direct official fire-service evidence: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service —
Freshness, uncertainty and limitations
Information reflects publication-approved sources available to Wildfire Watch at the time above. It may be delayed, stale or incomplete and does not establish danger at your location.
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