Firefighters Battle Moorland Blaze | Manchester News

A massive moorland fire at Dove Stone Reservoir in Greater Manchester has sent smoke miles into the sky, forcing a major emergency response. Seventy firefighters, eleven engines, and four wildfire units are battling the blaze on steep, unstable terrain with no rain in sight — and they’re expected to stay for days. A 20-year-old woman, Shania Care-Slede, has been charged with aggravated arson and reckless endangerment. Authorities urge locals to avoid the area and keep windows shut if smoke is detected. 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/02110e7eeb4bd9bb