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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Priya Bharadia

Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester

Smoke rising from moorland
A major incident was declared after a wildfire broke out on Saturday evening near Dovestone reservoir. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

A woman has been charged with aggravated arson in connection with a major moorland wildfire, as large parts of Greater Manchester were covered in smoke.

Shania Care-Slede, 20, from Hyde, was arrested on Monday by Greater Manchester police in Oldham. She has been charged with two offences: aggravated arson, while being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving.

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