Fire rages at Deer Hill Reservoir

Fire-fighters are at Deer Hill Reservoir

Fire engines from Slaithwaite are currently in attendance trying to put a large fire out at Deer Hill Reservoir, near Delph.

A number of appliances and fire-fighters were takling the blaze earlier, along with wildfire specialists.

People are being advised to avoid this area.

Earlier today, United Utilities announced that it is to close all its reservoir and recreational site car parks from tonight, as official advice to observe social distancing is stepped up.

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