Tintwistle Moor wildfire breaks out as ‘avoid area’ warning issued

The blaze broke out at around 10pm on Wednesday evening

Fire crews are tackling a blaze on moorland near Glossop with people urged to avoid the area.

The wildfire broke out on Tintwistle Moor at around 10pm on Wednesday evening (June 24). Large flames and plumes of smoke could be spotted from the Woodhead Pass as the fire raged on into the early hours of this morning.

People were urged to avoid the area and residents nearby were urged to keep their windows and doors shut. The Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews Glossop and New Mills were sent to the scene.

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They left the area just after 2am ‘for safety reasons due to failing light’. This morning crews are back on the scene working to manage the wildfire.

Plumes of smoke can still be seen on the moorland. The fire service is continuing to urge people to avoid the area.

In a statement last night, a Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters are currently dealing with a wildfire on Tintwistle Moor, above Woodhead Road in Glossop. Crews from Glossop and New Mills are in attendance. Thank you to everyone who has called 999 and made us aware of the incident.

“If you can see or smell smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed. Please avoid the area.”

In an update at 7.30am this morning, the spokesperson added: “Firefighters are continuing to tackle to wildfire on Tintwistle Moor. Crews left the scene shortly after 02:00 hours this morning (Thursday 25 June 2026) for safety reasons due to failing light.

“Firefighters from Chapel-en-le-Frith, Buxton and Hathersage were then mobilised at 04:00 hours and remain on scene. Please continue to keep windows and doors closed if you can see or smell smoke, and avoid the area.”