The fire service has issued an update on a “significant” blaze that has engulfed swathes of Derbyshire moorland – as the heatwave continues and high temperatures persist across the county.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) were initially called to the scene of a wildfire at 10.10pm yesterday (Wednesday, June 24) – with a blaze breaking out on Tintwistle Moor above Woodhead Road near Glossop.

Crews from Glossop and New Mills were initially deployed, before leaving shortly after 2.00am for safety reasons due to failing light.

In a statement issued at 11.00am, a DFRS spokesperson said: “Six fire engines supported by a water carrier and welfare unit are now in attendance on Tintwistle Moor. This is a significant fire affecting approximately 400 metres squared of moorland and woodland.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are at the scene of a wildfire. Credit: DFRS

placeholder image — Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are at the scene of a wildfire. Credit: DFRS

“Firefighters from Chapel-en-le-Frith, Buxton, Hathersage, Glossop are on scene - along with Hyde and Stalybridge stations from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. They are working at the incident alongside partners from the Peak District Fire Operations Group (FOG), including Peak Park rangers, the Eastern Moors Partnership, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and United Utilities.”

Residents in the area were urged to keep their windows and doors closed, and to avoid the area while the fire is brought under control.