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| In pictures: Saddleworth Moor fire | In pictures: Saddleworth Moor fire |
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| A blaze scorching a path through Saddleworth Moor is continuing to spread as England bakes in hot weather. | A blaze scorching a path through Saddleworth Moor is continuing to spread as England bakes in hot weather. |
| More than 50 homes have been evacuated and fire crews are dumping water on the tinder-dry hills on foot and from above. | More than 50 homes have been evacuated and fire crews are dumping water on the tinder-dry hills on foot and from above. |
| The fire has been spreading for days and billowing smoke can be seen rising above Greater Manchester for miles. | The fire has been spreading for days and billowing smoke can be seen rising above Greater Manchester for miles. |
| The Army is on standby to provide assistance as firefighters struggle to contain the flames. | The Army is on standby to provide assistance as firefighters struggle to contain the flames. |
| 'Apocalyptic' moors fire continues to rage | |
| Live updates from the Moor blaze | Live updates from the Moor blaze |
| 'You could hardly breathe' | 'You could hardly breathe' |
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