Firefighters from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with a large moorland fire...

Published: 7:22 pm April 23, 2020
Updated: 5:29 am October 8, 2025
Firefighters from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with a large moorland fire at Rakes Moss – UKNIP

Firefighters from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with a large moorland fire at Rakes Moss

Firefighters from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with a large moorland fire at Rakes Moss on the A628 Crowden to Glossop.

Fire crews are being supported in their efforts to prevent the fire spreading, and to extinguish the blaze by a helicopter for water bombing.

The fire is producing a large quantity of smoke, local residents are advised to remain in doors with windows and doors closed.

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