Calderdale fire crews called in to help with Saddleworth Moor operation

Three crews from West Yorkshire fire stations have been called to assist with the operation to extinguish the wildfire blaze at Saddleworth Moor.
Fire at Saddleworth Moor (Picture SWNS)Fire at Saddleworth Moor (Picture SWNS)
Fire at Saddleworth Moor (Picture SWNS)

The blaze, which has been declared a major incident, started on Sunday and reignited the next day amid Britain’s heatwave and has devastated land around Carrbrook.

Wildfire units from Keighly, Holmfirth and Todmorden fire stations and supporting pumps are joining the efforts.