The Key Details as Road Closures in Place Over Huge Peak District Wildfire

Emergency services have been fighting the blaze since Thursday night (April 30)

The scene captured by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service overnight (Image: DFRS)

The scene captured by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service overnight (Image: DFRS)

Everything you need to know as emergency services continue to tackle the blaze at Snakepass Summit in the Peak District

• A road closure is in place for Snake Pass between Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir

• Motorists are advised to avoid the area at this time and to please use alternative routes

• Members of the public are advised to avoid the area

• There is a significant smoke plume which is causing poor visibility on the roads in the surrounding area

• The fire service is advising anyone who can see or smell smoke to please keep windows and doors closed

• Five fire engines are being supported by two water carriers, a command support unit, a welfare unit and a rural unimog

• They are working at the incident alongside partners from the Fire Operations Group (FOG) and Derby Mountain Rescue to tackle the fire

• Peak District Moorland Group, which is made up of moorland gamekeepers, has also been involved in tackling the flames throughout the night and continuing today

• The fire is currently affecting approximately 1,500 x 300 metres of moorland

This article originally appeared on the Derbyshire Telegraph.