Woodhead Pass affected by huge fire near to Glossop

The moorland fire near Glossop
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 26th Jun 2026
Last updated 26th Jun 2026

Work to put out a huge moorland fire near Glossop has gone into a second day.

It broke out on Tintwistle Moor at around 2am yesterday.

In an update last night - Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze is now around the size of 35 football pitches.

The Woodhead pass is also shut in parts due to it.

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