Wildfire breaks out in Derbyshire valley

Derbyshire wildfire prompts road closures and overnight monitoring

FIREFIGHTERS have been working to control a large wildfire on moorland near the Errwood Reservoir in Derbyshire, according to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS).The fire service said it received a call at 11.42 on Wednesday and deployed ten fire engines from Derbyshire and Cheshire.Derbyshire Police said a section of the Cat and Fiddle route near the A54 junction had been closed due to smoke, and other closures may be implemented if neede…

Wildfire breaks out in Derbyshire valley

Crews from Long Eaton Fire Station are currently in attendance at the wild fire in the Goyt Valley. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘It’s getting hot out there – with temperatures set to reach highs of 27°C across some parts of England tomorrow, the risk of wildfire is real. ‘Help protect our countryside: ‘Avoid […]

Large wildfire at Errwood in Goyt Valley near Buxton

Large wildfire near Errwood Reservoir in Goyt Valley near Buxton Emergency services are currently responding to a large wildfire near Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley near Buxton. There is a visible large smoke plume – which can be seen from 25 – 35 miles away including of course Buxton. A high number of calls have been received by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue. Smoke plume seen from from Fairfield in Buxton at 4.20pm Firefighters were called a…