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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Alexandra Rucki

Firefighters tackle moorland fire which is causing huge plume of smoke to drift over Tameside

Firefighters are tackling another moorland fire which is causing a large plume of smoke to drift into Tameside.

The fire broke out at Rakes Moss, on the A628 Crowden to Glossop through the Woodhead Pass.

It is causing a large plume of smoke to drift into surrounding areas.

Residents in Stalybridge are being asked to keep their windows and doors shut.

Glossop Fire Station shared a video of a helicopter dumping water on the blaze.

The fire has broken out at Rakes Moss, in Derbyshire (facebook.com/GlossopFire16)

In a tweet, the fire service said they were dealing with "multiple seats of fire".

The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage.

A statement tweeted by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters are currently on the scene at a moorland fire at Rakes Moss on the A628 Crowden to Glossop.

A huge moorland fire has broke out causing a plume of smoke to drift into Stalybridge (facebook.com/GlossopFire16)

"Residents in the Stalybridge area are asked to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke.

"Please avoid the area, adhering to Covid19 guidance."

It is the second moorland fire to have broken out this week.

Firefighters dealt with another blaze near to Brushes Clough Reservoir on Monday.

The fire measured three to four hectares.

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