The Peak District Moorland Group, which is made up of moorland gamekeepers, said: “Very sad to report an ongoing wildfire incident on National Trust-owned ground.
“Neighbouring moorland gamekeepers were tackling the fire throughout the night, some stayed all night and others are rejoining them this morning.
“The weather conditions today will only dry the moss out even more, moderate winds are moving the fire at pace.”
The group said gamekeepers dealt with 36 wild camping and open fire incidents last weekend.
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation wildfire risk index has been moved to red for all moorland areas in England and Wales, it added.
