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This article describes a large and ongoing moorland wildfire at Tintwistle Moor near Glossop and the Peak District in Derbyshire, England. Key points include:
– The wildfire began in late June and has been burning for over a month with no clear end in sight.
– It is considered one of the largest recent wildfires in England, comparable in size to the Saddleworth moor fire of 2018 and the Fylingdales fire in the North York Moors last year.
– The fire has scorched approximately 606 hectares (1,630 acres), roughly the size of a small town, and can even be seen from space.
– The blaze was declared a major incident on 13 July, stretching firefighting resources amid ongoing hot and dry weather.
– Around 65 firefighters, supported by helicopters and partner agencies, are working to control the fire, which has been divided into four sectors to better manage the response.
– Challenges include the intense burning of heather and woody shrubs, and especially peat, which is highly flammable and difficult to extinguish once ignited.
– Firefighters and park rangers like Kate Wilson are engaged in physically demanding efforts to suppress hotspots and prevent the spread of fire.
– Experts conclude that heavy rainfall is needed before the fire can be fully extinguished.
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