Fire crews spent three hours putting out a grass fire in Stalybridge, over the weekend.
Firefighters were called to the blaze near Carrbrook on Sunday afternoon (June 13).
A photograph shared on Twitter shows a large area of scorched grassland, with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) confirming that around 2,500 square metres were affected.
In a tweet, a spokesman said: "Our crews have spent the last three hours dealing with a 2500 square metre grass fire near Carrbrook, Stalybridge
"If you're out today act responsibly and never have a barbecue or start a campfire on the moors."
GMFRS also linked to advice about how to enjoy the countryside responsibly.
The advice states:
- Always extinguish your cigarette and any other smoking materials properly. Never throw your cigarette butt out of your car window - it could ruin whole fields of crops
- Don't leave bottles or glass in woodlands. Sunlight shining through the glass can start large fires. Take them home or put them in the waste or recycling bin
- Never start a fire of any kind - it may seem a good idea at the time, but a fire in the open can easily get out of control
- Keep children away from matches and cigarettes and open fires
If you see a fire in the countryside, report it immediately. Don't attempt to tackle fires that can't be put out with a bucket of water. Leave the area as soon as possible and dial 999.
If you witness illegal activity report it to Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
