Massive Fire Engulfs Saddleworth Moor | Manchester News

A massive wildfire erupted on Saddleworth Moor near Holmfirth Road in Oldham late Wednesday night, stretching half a mile by 150 meters and requiring eight fire engines to tackle. Crews are still battling hotspots today as the road remains closed, with authorities urging residents to stay away—especially near the Dovestone and Greenfield reservoirs. This isn’t the first blaze this summer; recent fires at Dovestone and Tintwistle scorched nearly 1,000 acres, highlighting the growing threat across Greater Manchester. 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/9c5bd87f9cbecc3a