Dovestone firefighters put out campfire on moorland as blaze continues

A fresh warning has been issued14:54, 20 Jul 2026Firefighters battling a widespread moorland blaze were forced to put out a 'small fire linked to camping' in the same area over the weekend, it's been revealed.Crews have been tackling the fire near Dovestone Reservoir, in Greenfield, Oldham, since last Saturday, with a nearby area of moorland at Swineshaw also alight.In a new statement on Monday, the fire service said the Dovestone fire remained 'a complex and prolonged incident'.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterThey also said firefighters were forced to deal with a fire set by campers in the area. It follows the Manchester Evening News revealing on Saturday that people were also seen lighting barbecues on the moorland around the area invol