Peak district blaze burns through the night as residents issued warning by firefighters

Firefighters are tackling the wildfire as it continues to burn throughout the night

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A fire in the peak district is causing clouds of smoke in the Glossop area as residents are issued warning by the fire service.

There is a wildfire burning into the early hours of Friday, May 1 off Snake Pass in the Peak District.

Snake Pass is a 26-mile scenic route in the Peak District National Park linking Sheffield and Manchester.

Partners from the Fire Operations Group (FOG) are currently dealing with the blaze.

The fire service were first informed of the incident at 8.58pm on Thursday, April 30 and flames continue to burn.

There is a large amount of smoke coming from the inferno according to Derbyshire Fire and rescue Service.

Residents have been issued a warning to shut all windows and doors as firefighters work to control the blaze.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: “We received the call at 8.58pm on April 30. The fire is likely to be causing a smoke plume in and around the Glossop area.

“Keep windows & doors closed.”

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have already put out a warning ahead of summer after there have already been six wildfires in the area this year.

Official data has revealed there have been 83 wildfires across Greater Manchester since 2021, including a significant rise in 2025 when 38 incidents were recorded.

Six wildfires have already been recorded so far in 2026, with warmer and drier conditions during the spring and summer likely to increase the risk, GMFRS said.

“Recent incidents have also highlighted the challenges faced by firefighters tackling wildfires,” a spokesperson said. “Crews have responded to multiple large-scale moorland fires in difficult terrain, often working for extended periods in remote locations and changing conditions to bring incidents under control and prevent further escalation.”