Closure of Busy Derbyshire A-Road Extended Into Next Week as Wildfire Continues to Burn Through Moorland

Closure of busy Derbyshire A-road extended into next week as wildfire continues to burn through moorland

The closure of a busy Derbyshire A-road has been extended into next week as efforts to extinguish a major wildfire in the area continue.

Pictures show helicopters tackling Peak District wildfire as Woodhead Pass remains closed

The fire has been raging for close to a month now

Tintwistle Moor fire update as helicopters and dozens of firefighters on scene

The fire service said crews are dealing with 'flare-ups' on the moorland near Glossop

Closure of busy Derbyshire A-road continues this afternoon as more than 60 firefighters work to bring blaze under control

The closure of a busy Derbyshire A-road will remain in place this afternoon – with more than 60 firefighters continuing their efforts to bring a blaze under control.