Fire Ravages Moorland Near Manchester | Manchester News

A relentless wildfire, burning for three weeks near Dove Stone Reservoir in Greater Manchester, has scorched over 1,250 football pitches and left a devastating mark on the moorland. Firefighters battle hidden hotspots despite recent rain, while road closures and public warnings keep locals and visitors at bay. Residents of nearby Greenfield feel a mix of eerie calm from reduced traffic and deep sorrow over the land’s repeated destruction, especially as this fire drags on. Calls are growing for better fire prevention—like stricter barbecue rules—and more education, as local activities like sailing are disrupted and fears mount over long-term damage to the reservoir and landscape. The community, already strained by tourism, now faces an uncertain future as the scars linger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e35a692b90bfadc