Dramatic footage showed the moment a huge blaze ripped through woodland near Dovestone Reservoir.
The video clip showed large flames tearing through the area off Bank Lane in Greenfield in Oldham last night (Monday). Huge plumes of smoke billowed into the air as crews tackled the blaze.
Ten fire engines were sent to the scene at around 11pm. Firefighters remain there this morning dampening down hotspots.
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The fire service said there were four large seats of fire in the woodland. Crews worked through the night to bring the blaze under control.
An investigation has now been launched to establish what caused the blaze. It came on one of the hottest days of the year so far in Greater Manchester where temperatures of up to 30C were recorded.
In a statement issued at around 6am, the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters have been working overnight to tackle a fire which broke out near to Dovestone Reservoir. At approximately 11pm on Monday, 11 th July, firefighters were called to reports of a fire on Bank Lane, in Greenfield, Oldham.
"Ten fire engines from stations across Greater Manchester quickly arrived at the scene. The fire is in a woodland area and involves four large seats of fire.
"Firefighters are using hose reels and lighting to bring the fire under control. Fire crews remain in attendance at this time dampening down the area. A fire investigation team is also working to establish the cause of the fire."
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