Moorland blaze drama
Reporter: Rosalyn Roden
Date published: 06 December 2016
DOVESTONE
A MOORLAND fire broke out overnight above Dovestone Reservoir in Greenfield.
The blaze, located in the hills two miles above Dovestone Sailing Club boathouse, spread to an area 100m by 100m.
Crews attended the incident before midnight and remained at the scene for just less than an hour.
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