Overview

• The wildfire, which broke out on April 30 near Errwood Reservoir, has been fully contained but is still smouldering in some areas.
• Fire crews from Derbyshire and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Services have spent three days combating the blaze, using beaters, Argocat vehicles, and a United Utilities helicopter for water drops.
• The fire has caused extensive damage to wildlife and habitat, including charred land and destroyed bird nests, across an area larger than 400 football pitches.
• Local infrastructure remains disrupted, with a nearby road closed and the Cat and Fiddle pub temporarily shut due to the fire’s impact.
• Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and have issued public safety warnings to avoid the affected moorland and refrain from using open flames.