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Peak District Wildfire Rages Near Woodhead Reservoir
23 Apr
Summary
- Firefighters are actively battling a wildfire near Woodhead Reservoir.
- Five fire crews were dispatched to the blaze on Wednesday evening.
- Residents are advised to close windows and doors if smoke is present.
Emergency services are engaged in an ongoing effort to contain a wildfire that erupted near Woodhead Reservoir. Five fire crews were deployed on Wednesday evening to address the blaze, which is situated off the Woodhead Pass in Derbyshire.
The situation has prompted public safety advisories, with people being urged to steer clear of the affected vicinity. Residents in close proximity to the fire have been instructed to keep their windows and doors shut as a precautionary measure against potential smoke intrusion.
Authorities have expressed gratitude for the public's cooperation and for the calls received reporting the incident. The fire service continues its work to bring the wildfire under control.
