Woman named in connection with raging wildfire believed to be started by a firework

Firefighters continue to work on the blaze four days on12:40, 14 Jul 2026A 20-year-old woman has been accused of arson after a huge wildfire broke out on moorland in Greater Manchester. Emergency services were sent to Dovestone Reservoir on Saturday night after a wildfire was started.‌Firefighters continue to work at the scene today, and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has now said Shania Care-Slede, of Market Street, Hyde, has been charged with aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving. She has been remanded into custody and will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court today, Tuesday (July 14).‌Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were first called to the Oldham site on Saturday night after the fire was believed to ha