Tintwistle moorland firefighting ‘will run into next week’

DFRS said its efforts were currently focused on four key areas, namely Didsbury Intake, Featherbed Moss, Arnfield Moor and Crowden.

Two helicopters are dropping water on both Tintwistle and across the county border at Dovestone Reservoir and Swineshaw Moor.

A spokesperson said the current wind direction is carrying smoke from both fires towards Manchester, but a forecasted shift in wind direction early next week could mean smoke affects more communities on the Derbyshire side of the border, including Padfield and Hadfield.

DFRS thanked the public for their continued support and reminded people to keep away from the affected areas.