Three fire engines, from Congleton, Holmes Chapel and a wekeday fire engine plus an all terrain vehicle and water bowser. These were complemented by relief crews from Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Crewe, Alsager and Tarporley.
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Firefighters were called to support Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service at a large moorland fire near the Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley.
Ten fire engines are in attendance, three of which were from Cheshire and are supported by specialist resources.
UPDATE AT 19:30
Crews have split the fire into sectors to deal with. Derbyshire firefighters are fighting the blaze in the Goyt Valley, with the use of helicopters and an all terrain vehicle. Cheshire firefighters are working to prevent the spread of fire to nearby farm properties.
UPDATE AT 22:00
Firefighters have succesfully prevented the fire from spreading to nearby farm properties and tea rooms.
Due to lighting conditions, firefighters are withdrawing from the moorland to ensure their safety. Crews will continue to monitor the fire overnight.
UPDATE AT 10:00 on 1 MAY
Crews are resuming firefighting and are expected to be on scene for some time.
UPDATE AT 08:45 on 3 MAY
Crews continue to support Derbyshire's response with the use of an all terrain vehicle and welfare unit.
