Moorland Fires (Marden Clough and Blackstone Edge)
Time
2.00pm
Date
08 April 2026
Type
Outdoor fire
Location
Blackstone Edge and Marden Clough
Attending station
Crews from across West Yorkshire
Incident update | 17:55
The suspected wildfire at Marsden Clough has now finished.
8 crews and the wildfire unit remain at the scene at Blackstone Edge.
We are asking all members of the public to continue the to avoid the area.
Description:
We are currently attending two further moorland fires on Marsden Moor. Locations are, Blackstone Edge and Marsden Clough (west of reservoir, between Dean Clough and Marsden Clough known as Goodbent) area.
7 crews and specialist wildfire support are on scene, across the two wildfires. 5 at the scene of Marsden Clough and 2 at Blackstone Edge.
We are asking all members of the public to stay away from Marsden Moors. Anyone currently on the moors is advised to leave the area.
Updates to follow.