Firefighters battling blazes across three counties after car fire ignites moorland

Crews are working in 'extremely challenging conditions'23:18, 16 Jul 2026Three separate fire services were tackling multiple blazes across the Peak District today (July 16) with crews working in 'extremely challenging conditions'.‌Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have been battling wildfires near to Dovestone Reservoir since Saturday night (July 11). Shania Care-Slede, 20, has since been charged with aggravated arson in relation to the incident.‌They have also been tackling a separate wildfire near Swineshaw Reservoir which broke out on Tuesday (July 14). Both are said to be 'deep within remote and inaccessible moorland' only accessible on foot, from the air or on specialist vehicles.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily News