Emergency services are tackling a large moor fire close after members of the public saw fireworks being set off nearby.
Crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) were alerted to reports of a blaze shortly before 8.45pm on Saturday 11 July close to Dovestone Reservoir in Greenfield, Greater Manchester.
The fire service has not yet confirmed the cause of the fire, but videos circulating online show groups setting off fireworks on Saturday evening, with one causing a small fire.
Members of the public have been told to avoid the area, and those living nearby have been told to keep all windows and doors closed.
Members of the public have been told to avoid the area, and those living nearby have been told to keep all windows and doors closed. Credit: ITV News
A GMFRS spokesperson said: “At just before 8.45pm this evening (Saturday 11 July), fire crews were called to reports of a fire in open moorland near Dovestones Reservoir, Greenfield.
“Five fire engines from Mossley, Stalybridge, Hyde, Bolton North, Littleborough, supported by specialist wildfire units and officers, quickly attended the scene.
“Crews located a grass fire and used beaters and backpack water units to tackle the blaze. Firefighters remain at the scene working to bring the fire under control and prevent further spread.”
The incident comes just over 24 hours after the death of a teenage boy at Dovestone Reservoir.
Karl Holland, 18, was pronounced dead after getting into difficulties in the water on the evening of Friday 10 July.
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