Saddleworth Moor: Flames rage as fire continues to burn top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Police have declared the huge wildfire a “major incident” and said the Army is on standby to act if needed. Staybridge MP Jonathan Reynolds described the blaze as almost like an “apocalyptic scene” and said it was the “worst in living memory”. He told TalkRadio: “You can see the flames not just from Stalybridge but from many parts of Greater Manchester. “It’s almost like an apocalyptic scene, because of the nature of the landscape and the scale of the fire. The smoke in the town itself is quite unbelievable.” The impact could even be seen from space as Nasa satellites picked up the plumes of smoke. A total of 34 homes in Calio Crescent, Carrbook, in Staybridge, Grater Manchester, have been evacuated. And around 3.7 miles (6km) of land is affected as 50 firefighters desperately try to deal with the mammoth blaze. No injuries have been reported but Public Health England is warning people living locally to keep their doors and windows shut due because of the hazardous air. Saddleworth Moor fire: Latest pictures as heatwave sees wildfire spread Wed, June 27, 2018 Saddleworth Moor fire: The latest pictures of Greater Manchester wildfire. Play slideshow Getty 1 of 12 Saddleworth Moor fire LIVE: Latest pictures as heatwave sees wildfire spread Where is Saddleworth Moor? Where are Manchester fires? Saddleworth Moor straddles the districts of Oldham in Greater Manchester and the Kirklees in West Yorkshire. The grassland is part of the Pennine Hills, a plateau stretching more than 1,312 feet in the Dark Peak of the Peak District. Open to the public, the heath is part of the Greater Manchester district and sits approximately 15 miles away from Manchester’s city centre. Saddleworth moor fire map: Where is Saddleworth Moor? The small village of Carrbrook is located at the foot of the moors - at present the fire is sweeping across between Dovestones and Buckton Vale along the top. How is Saddleworth Moors linked to the Moors murders? Saddleworth Moors is best known for being the gruesome burial site of the four victims of Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. The evil pair killed John Kilbride, Lesley Ann Downey, Pauline Reade and Keith Bennett between July 1963 and October 1965. The bodies of Lesley Ann Downey and John Kilbride, and the remains of Pauline Reade, were located by police but Keith Bennett’s body has never been recovered. Saddleworth moor fire map: Homes in Stalybridge threatened by the fire Residents from Calio Crescent, Carrbook, has been evacuated due to the encroaching flames How did the fire start? The huge blaze started on Monday in the middle of Britain’s sweltering heatwave as temperatures soared to 29C. So far the fire has been able to destroy more than 2,000 acres of land, and has been described as “the biggest blaze in living memory”. Assistant chief fire officer with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, Leon Parkes, said: “This particular incident is vast - it's presented some real challenges to the fire and rescue service in terms of access, the conditions for firefighters, and obviously the wind encourages the fire to spread. "We've been dealing with an escalating incident and we are trying to get on top of it now." He said it had not been established what might have caused the fire. Manchester fire causes smoky sunrise in incredible time lapse Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service group manager for Tameside, Phil Nelson, said: "Crews are still tackling this difficult fire and are working hard to contain the blaze and prevent further fire spread. "Firefighters are faced with very difficult circumstances, intense heat and are working on challenging terrain. "Our main considerations are for crew welfare. It is physically draining working at this incident and it is vital that our firefighters have regular breaks and that relief crews are available to take over." Mossley Hollins High School and Buckton Vale Primary Schools will be closed due to the fire, Tameside Council said. Saddleworth moor fire map: Aerial shots show huge plumes of smoke and ash ascending into the air<doc-sep>Saddleworth: Fire moves closer to residential areas top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Saddleworth Moor fire has been declared a major incident by Greater Manchester police, as the flames spread through moorland and towards residential areas. About 100 soldiers and an RAF Chinook helicopter are due to arrive in Greater Manchester to help tackle a vast moorland blaze. The troops from the 4th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, were being sent overnight to join firefighters across Tameside, on the edge of Saddleworth Moor. Current weather conditions may have sparked the fire, which started on Sunday, June 24 and reignited on Monday. Temperatures have reached late 20C up to 30C since the weekend, with high humidity levels creating perfect conditions for wildfires. Which areas are affected - where has been evacuated? Residents have been forced out of their homes as the fire threatens to grow, with 34 homes currently evacuated. Yesterday people living in the Calico Crescent area of Carrbrook, Staybridge, Greater Manchester were told to leave their homes. Firefighters remain battling the devastating fire close to Calico Crescent, with residents evacuated for their safety. The fire has spread significantly and been declared a major incident Leon Parkes, assistant chief fire officer with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service told reporters about tackling the blaze overnight: "The evacuation was just over 30 homes last night, there were a number of other homes at threat of fire, however we put additional services in that area so I hope we've quelled that risk. "The area is really, really large - it's a really difficult fire situation because of the size of it, some of the feedback we've received is that it's over 6km. "Clearly the challenges are enormous. We have fire fighters working in really, really hot conditions. They're doing everything they can to control that fire. "As you can appreciate, firefighters will have fire kit on which is heavy, thick, warm - the ground is really hot, the smoke coming off the fire is thick. "The scenes of fire are not where we can access, some of them are two miles away (from where we can park). Saddleworth Moor fire: Latest pictures as heatwave sees wildfire spread Wed, June 27, 2018 Saddleworth Moor fire: The latest pictures of Greater Manchester wildfire. Play slideshow Getty 1 of 12 Saddleworth Moor fire LIVE: Latest pictures as heatwave sees wildfire spread "We've got over 6km of affected area - there is fire occurring in pockets around the outskirts. "The plan today is to try and really really put some resource on the scene, and put a heavy attack on this fire - if that needs military assistance, that's what we'll consider." An estimated 2,000 acres of moorland has been destroyed according to estimates from Greater Manchester Police, with the fire spreading to Tintwistle in Derbyshire. Some 55 firefighters were still trying to quell multiple pockets of flames spanning up to 3.7 miles (6km) on Wednesday night. Residents from Calico Crescent have been evacuated as the fire spreads Aerial view of Saddleworth Moor where the fire has taken hold<doc-sep>Manchester fire causes smoky sunrise in incredible time lapse top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The Saddleworth moorland fire has been declared as a 'major incident' after soaring temperatures and strong winds intensified the blaze. The fire started on Sunday night but reignited again on Monday morning due to the British heatwave. A time-lapse video displays the huge fire as it makes its way through the Saddleworth hills in Greater Manchester. The footage, captured by amateur photographer Tristan Manchester in a residential area near to the Saddleworth Moor, shows a huge plume of smoke engulf the sky as the fire rips through the moorland. Saddleworth fire continues to rip through moorland Please remember to keep windows and doors shut as there is a lot of smoke in the air Manchester Fire Local residents have said the flames reached up to 20 feet in the air as the blaze shows no sign of stopping. Officials have confirmed there are seven separate fires and the army has been called in to help. Director of Emergency Response at Greater Manchester, Dave Keelan, confirmed the state of the fire on Wednesday and said: “Crews continue to work extremely hard in really hot conditions. “We have now got seven ongoing incidents across the moorlands which we are resourcing as well as we can. We have got support from neighbouring fire and rescue services. Saddleworth Moor fire aided by UK heatwave says Sky News host<doc-sep>
Dramatic aerial pictures show the Saddleworth Moor fire Wed, June 27, 2018 Saddleworth Moor fire: Dramatic aerial pictures show fire sending huge plumes smoke into the sky. Play slideshow SWNS.com 1 of 6 The fire on Saddleworth Moor sent huge plumes of smoke into the sky The fire began on Sunday, June 24, reigniting on Monday and sweeping through the moor towards homes. Some residents have been asked to evacuate their homes as the fire spreads closer, with 34 homes currently evacuated. Those living in Calico Crescent in Carrbrook, Staybridge, Greater Manchester were advised to leave their homes as danger crept closer. Leon Parkes, assistant chief fire officer with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, told reporters: "This fire is particularly large. We've got lots of experience with dealing with moor fires. “But this particular incident is vast - it's presented some real challenges to the fire and rescue service in terms of access, the conditions for firefighters, and obviously the wind encourages the fire to spread. "We've been dealing with an escalating incident and we are trying to get on top of it now." Greater Manchester Fire Brigade report that the fire currently extends over 6km, with areas unable to be reached by fire crew as they are two miles away from where fire engines can access. The fire has taken hold in Saddleworth Moor, spreading towards residential areas It’s almost like an apocalyptic scene, because of the nature of the landscape and the scale of the fire. Jonathan Reynolds Those nearby have been advised by the fire brigade to remain indoors and keep your house sealed so as not to allow any smoke to enter. Mr Parkes said: "Our advice to members of the public is to close your windows and doors if you are experiencing smoke. Anybody on medication, continue to take that medication." Stalybrigde MP Jonathan Reynolds told TalkSport this morning of the scale of the fire: "You can see the flames not just from Stalybridge but from many parts of Greater Manchester. "It’s almost like an apocalyptic scene, because of the nature of the landscape and the scale of the fire. Saddleworth Moor fire aided by UK heatwave says Sky News host "The smoke in the town itself is quite unbelievable. "We have had this before, fires on the moors, particularly in summer it does happen. But nothing on this scale." Greater Manchester Police's Saddleworth branch post on Facebook estimating that 2,000 acres of moorland had been destroyed so far in the fire. There have been around 65,000 gallons of water dropped on the fire by helicopter to fight the fire, which has been "unprecedented in recent times and has been devastating to the moorland and the wildlife that live there", it added. Firefighters are battling to keep the fire under control