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Derbyshire moorland fire: People asked to avoid area Derbyshire moorland fire: People asked to avoid area
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People have been asked to stay away from a part of Derbyshire as firefighters tackle a large moorland fire that has broken out. People have been asked to stay away from part of Derbyshire as firefighters continue to tackle a large moorland fire.
The fire is currently burning between Crowden and Glossop in an area that is about 1km (3,300ft) by 800 metres (2,600ft) wide. The fire is burning between Crowden and Glossop in an area measuring about four square miles.
People have also been asked to keep their windows and doors closed due to large amounts of smoke being created by the fire. Firefighters are "water bombing" the area using a helicopter, and using beaters to put out the flames.
Five appliances are at the scene. They expect to continue fighting the fire overnight and possibly over the next few days.
People have been asked to keep their windows and doors closed due to large amounts of smoke being created by the fire.
The fire is on moorland next to the A628, and the cause is not yet known.The fire is on moorland next to the A628, and the cause is not yet known.
Firefighters have been using a helicopter to dump water on the blaze, and beaters to put out the flames. Firefighters have been helped by water company United Utilities and local gamekeepers.
They have been helped by water company United Utilities and local gamekeepers.
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