Devastating Saddleworth Moor Fire in UK: ‘Biggest Blaze in Living Memory’ Forced Residents to Flee Homes (Shocking PHOTOS + VIDEO)
Saddleworth Moor fire has been declared a major incident on Wednesday morning and residents have been forced to evacuate as firefighters continue to contain the mighty blaze which is being impacted by the wind.
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In a nutshell
Saddleworth Moor fire has forced dozens of homes near the area to evacuate and the army has been placed on standby as the fire moves ever closer to properties. The fire started on Sunday night near Buckton Vale but reignited on Monday morning when dry peat started to burn on Saddleworth Moor amid the UK’s ongoing heatwave.
Source:Â NPAS Barton
The fire is estimated to have destroyed up to 2,000 acres of land.
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Tameside Council has issued health warnings for local residents, urging them to avoid smoke inhalation. Firefighters moved residents from at least 34 homes in the Pennines as the fire reportedly edged just 200 metres from people’s homes on Tuesday night.
The blaze has been declared ‘the biggest in living memory’ with Greater Manchester Police saying the army are on standby to help if needed.
Source:Â ASP
A number of schools in the area are closed today due to the blaze, 65,000 tonnes of water have been used on the fire so far and those living nearby have told of their fear as the flames inch towards their homes.
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People nearby have been pictured wearing gas masks while those living 18 miles away reported seeing “ash falling from the sky” that is so thick “you can taste it”.
Source:Â Manchester Evening News
Images posted on social media showed bright orange flames lighting the night sky, while smoke from the fire can be seen for miles.
Incredible timelapse footage of the forest fire in Saddleworth, Manchester has been captured by amateur photographer Tristan Manchester. pic.twitter.com/3Aef8qOcBE
— Triangle News (@TriangleNewsUK) June 26, 2018
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, but people living nearby have been advised to keep windows and doors closed by Public Health England.
Drone footage of the fire on Saddleworth Moor today. Pix from @K_J_Dave More on @BBCNWT at 1.30pm pic.twitter.com/Ft7IfT1u6V
— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) June 26, 2018
Smoke from the Saddleworth Moor fire clearly visible from space on this Nasa satellite image yesterday afternoon.
Source: NASA
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