Saddleworth Moor

Saddleworth Moor Fire Breaks Out After Unseasonably Warm Weather

Fires broke out on Saddleworth Moor, West Yorkshire, after the hottest winter day on record. Temperatures hit 21.2 degrees celsius in Kew Gardens, south-west London. The West Yorkshire fire and rescue service said it had up to 40 firefighters fighting the blaze on Tuesday night as an area of around 1.5 square kilometres was burning.
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Huge Blaze On Saddleworth Moor Caused By 'Days Of Dry Weather'

"It looked quite impressive, quite an intense fire."
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Manchester Moorland Fires Had A Harmful Impact On Air Quality, Researchers Reveal

Blazes caused high levels of substance linked to lung cancer, asthma and infant mortality.
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Saddleworth Moor Fire Being Treated As Arson, Police Confirm

Fire crews remain at the scene.
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Arsonists Seen Lighting Fires As Saddleworth Moor Fire Rages On

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service described it as 'absolutely heartbreaking and unbelievable'.
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Major Incident Declared After Two Moorland Fires Merge Near Bolton

There are 28 fire engines tackling the blaze.
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Military Asked To Help Fight Saddleworth Moor Fire For Three More Days

Fire chiefs hopeful of rain to aid their task.
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Saddleworth Moor Fire Causing Nose Bleeds, Eye And Chest Problems For Nearby Residents

'People are worried about it.'
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Ian Brady’s Ashes Must Not Be Scattered On Saddleworth Moor Rules Coroner

The body will not be released until this is confirmed.
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Here's What Happened In The Mysterious Man On The Moor Case

It took almost a year to find out who he was.
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