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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 part of Derbyshire as firefighters continue to tackle a large moorland fire. | People have been asked to stay away from part of Derbyshire as firefighters continue to tackle a large moorland fire. |
| The fire is burning between Crowden and Glossop in an area measuring about four square miles. | The fire is burning between Crowden and Glossop in an area measuring about four square miles. |
| Firefighters are "water bombing" the area using a helicopter, and using beaters to put out the flames. | Firefighters are "water bombing" the area using a helicopter, and using beaters to put out the flames. |
| They expect to continue fighting the fire overnight and possibly over the next few days. | 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 warning extends to Stalybridge, Greater Manchester. | |
| 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 helped by water company United Utilities and local gamekeepers. | Firefighters have been helped by water company United Utilities and local gamekeepers. |
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