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Moorland fire - Cupwith Reservoir, New Hay Road, Scammonden, Huddersfield

Time
3.12pm
Date
23 March 2022
Type
Outdoor fire
Location
New Hay Road, Scammonden, Huddersfield
Special teams
Latest Update 07:00 24/03/2022

The fire is now extinguished. Six crews remain at the scene to check for hotspots. A drone is assisting in this task.

Description:

We had 6 fire appliances in attendance at a moorland fire near to Cupwith Reservoir in Huddersfield.

Crews tackled two lines of fire - each one mile in length. 

4 blowers, 10 beaters, 1 major pump into open water and two wildfire vehicles were in use.  

We were also being supported by 6 pumps and 2 wildfire units from Greater Manchester FRS.