Crews from 13 fire stations are battling a large blaze on moorland near Greater Manchester where billowing smoke has become a regular sight. Firefighters have been in attendance on Marsden Moor, near to Saddleworth, since earlier this afternoon (June 9).
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has released a dramatic image of crews surrounded by heavy smoke on the moor, with burning embers on the ground. It's the latest in a string of fires to take place so far this year on Marsden Moor.
A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We are in attendance at a wildfire on Marsden Moor currently measuring 200 square meters, but increasing quickly. We received a number of calls this afternoon to the site at Binn Lane, near Butterley Reservoir in Marsden.
