Major update on huge Dovestone moor fire - all you need to know

Major update on huge Dovestone moor fire - all you need to knowDozens of firefighters are continuing to tackle the blaze13:06, 14 Jul 2026Smoke billowing off a hillside near Dovestone on Tuesday(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)Firefighters continue to tackle huge blaze on the moors surrounding Dovestone reservoirA huge moor fire which broke out near Dovestone reservoir at around 8:45pm on Saturday evening (July 11) 'remains active' but crews are 'continuing to make progress' says Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) in their latest update as they spend a fourth day tackling it.Around 70 firefighters, 11 fire engines and four specialist wildfire units remain at the scene today (Tuesday, July 14) as efforts to contain it continue. GMFRS says the fire is 'currently