Fire crews leave scene of Peak District wildfire after remaining in place over the weekend – with no cause for the blaze identified
Fire crews have left the scene of a major Peak District wildfire after remaining in place over the weekend – with no cause for the blaze having been determined.
Firefighters and partners from the Peak District Fire Operations Group (FOG) remained on scene of the wildfire at Snake Pass Summit over the weekend to dampen down and check for hotspots. The site has now handed over to the landowner for monitoring.
A Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) spokesperson said: “We would again like to say a huge thank you to our colleagues and partners for their work during this incident, and to our communities for their cooperation and patience, helping us bring it to the safest and quickest possible conclusion. The fire has affected approximately 340 hectares of moorland.
“While no cause has been determined, it serves as a timely reminder of our advice for helping reduce the risk of wildfires.
“Don’t throw cigarettes out of car windows. Make sure they’re extinguished and disposed of properly. Don’t leave glass bottles behind. Sunlight through glass can start a fire.
“Don’t take portable BBQs or gas stoves into the countryside or moorlands. BBQs are banned in many Peak District areas. Take your rubbish home or dispose of it responsibly.”