Crews continue to tackle Tintwistle Moor wildfire

BBC Published Jun 28, 2026 Reviewed Jul 3, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze at 22:11 BST on Wednesday.

The Pennine Way trail between Crowden and Black Hill has been closed.

United Utilities is supporting the operation with a helicopter, one of two being used to drop water on the fire.

The wildfire affected about 200 hectares (990 acres) of moorland and woodland.

The fire service reported on Sunday that the blaze was still burning deep in the peat bogs and flames were still visible across the moor.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) previously stated that about 200 hectares (990 acres) of land had been affected by the fire.

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Firefighters are facing "extremely challenging conditions" as they continue to tackle a wildfire involving moorland in Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) was called to the blaze on Tintwistle Moor, above Woodhead Road in Glossop, at 22:11 BST on Wednesday.

In a statement on Sunday, the fire service said the blaze was "still burning deep" in the peat bogs, making it more challenging to tackle, while flames were still visible across the moor.

The Pennine Way trail between Crowden and Black Hill has been closed while helicopter operations take place.

DFRS previously said about 200 hectares (990 acres) of land had been affected by the fire.

DFRS said water supplier United Utilities was supporting the large-scale operation with a helicopter, one of two being used to drop water on to the fire.

"Crews have faced extremely challenging conditions since firefighting operations began over an extensive area," the fire service added.

"Changes in wind speed and direction have contributed to flare-ups and work continues to fight the fire and bring the incident to a conclusion."

The fire service added crews and officers were working with partners, including the Peak District Fire Operations Group.

Members of the public are still being urged to avoid the area.

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