Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester
A 20-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated arson and dangerous driving following a major wildfire near Dovestone reservoir. The incident occurred amidst a 'firewave' of wildfires across the UK linked to climate change.
Why it matters
The event underscores the increasing threat of wildfires in the UK and the legal consequences of reckless behavior during extreme weather conditions.
A major incident was declared after a wildfire broke out on Saturday evening near Dovestone reservoir. A major incident was declared after a wildfire broke out on Saturday evening near Dovestone reservoir. UK news Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester Shania Care-Slede, 20, arrested over incident at Dovestone reservoir on Saturday in which fireworks were launched
Prefer the Guardian on Google A woman has been charged with aggravated arson in connection with a major moorland wildfire, as large parts of Greater Manchester were covered in smoke.
Shania Care-Slede, 20, from Hyde, was arrested on Monday by Greater Manchester police in Oldham. She has been charged with two offences: aggravated arson, while being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving.
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