Dovestone moorland fires battle enters second week as police arrest more suspected arsonists
Firefighters are battling two major moorland fires in the Dovestone and Tintwistle areas, with operations entering their second week. Police have made multiple arrests on suspicion of arson as the fires continue to spread.
Why it matters
The fires pose a significant environmental threat and require extensive emergency resources, highlighting the impact of potential criminal activity on public safety.
Fire chiefs have revealed they are still struggling to contain two moorland blazes as their operation is poised to enter an eighth day. Two major incidents have been declared at Dovestone, in Greenfield in Oldham, and at Tintwistle Moor near Glossop. Dozens of firefighters remain at both scenes. In Tintwistle, above Woodhead Road in Glossop, a blaze first broke out nearly three weeks ago . It has it spread over the moorland and burned an area the size of at least 350 football pitches. As police confirmed two more arrests over an alleged arson, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service incident commander Paul Fernhead paid tribute to the firefighters and officers working on the scene to battle the fires, saying he is 'really, really proud' of those who have been 'working tirelessly' over the past week.
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