Fire crews tackling Dovestone Reservoir moorland fire
Firefighters are currently battling a significant wildfire on the moors above Dovestone Reservoir in Greater Manchester. High temperatures and strong winds are complicating containment efforts, with emergency services urging the public to avoid the area.
Why it matters
Wildfires in the UK pose increasing risks to local ecosystems and public safety, exacerbated by extreme weather conditions.
Image caption, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's head of training Paul Fearnhead said an investigation into the cause of the blaze was under way
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