Around 20 firefighters rushed to tackle a huge blaze at a Bolton farmhouse which has been left destroyed.
Firefighters tackle huge moorland fire measuring four hectares in Oldham
21.04.2020 - 15:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Firefighters are continuing to tackle a huge moorland fire in Oldham.
Crews were called to the blaze near to Brushes Clough Reservoir, in Chadderton, at around 7.40pm on Monday, April 20.
The fire measured three to four hectares.
Flames have spread onto heather shrub land and confiers.
The crews used two jets, four hose reels and a drone to bring the blaze under control.
Residents in Oldham, Milnrow and Newhey reported seeing large clouds of smoke yesterday evening.
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