A series of fires break out across the moorlands in Oldham and Saddleworth
Reporter: Jess Reeves
Date published: 09 April 2019
Fire in Saddleworth and Oldham
The fire has covered the area near Saddleworth golf club on Ladcastle Road and on the hills in between Wall Hill Road and Delph New Road. It is climbing up towards Platt Lane and Gatehead Road.
Manchester Fire and Rescue Service sent engines from Mossley, Stalybridge and Oldham that are in attendance with GMP (Greater Manchester Police). The cause of the fire is still unknown.
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