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Wildfire Near Reservoirs Amid Heatwave | UK News

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Another wildfire flared up near Dove Stone and Greenfield reservoirs in Greater Manchester, forcing crews to battle hot spots all day Thursday—though they managed to bring it under control. Unlike the massive, weeks-long blaze that triggered a major incident earlier this month, this fire’s cause remains unknown. With an amber extreme heat warning in place across England—temperatures soaring to 38°C—and drought conditions still gripping large parts of the UK, the situation is especially precarious. Holmfirth Road between the reservoirs was closed for safety, and authorities urge the public to stay away as firefighters finish up. It’s yet another reminder of how vulnerable the region is amid relentless heat and dry conditions. 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/decd56f51453bb72

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