Firefighters returned this morning to the major wildfire incident at Tintwistle after scaling back operations overnight.
Yesterday (July 15th), around 80 firefighting personnel were working at the scene. Crews continue to contain and suppress the fire while protecting nearby communities, property and the environment.
Today (July 16th), firefighters are tackling hotspots in the Digsbury Intake, Featherbed Moss and Crowden areas. The main focus of operations is currently near Arnfield Moor.
Ground crews and aerial firefighting resources will remain in action throughout the day, supported by neighbouring fire and rescue services and partner agencies.
Please continue to support the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service by avoiding the area and staying off the moorland.
If you must travel through the area, please expect some disruption on the nearby section of the A628 while safe access to the incident scene is maintained.
People in the surrounding area may continue to see or smell smoke from the wildfire at Tintwistle Moor, or from the nearby wildfire at Dovestone Reservoir in Greater Manchester. Smoke levels may vary depending on wind direction and weather conditions.
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