Fire crews still up on Marsden Moor as wildfires continue to burn

Flames were spotted in two further areas of the moor yesterday

Drone footage shows part of the moor scorched by fire
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 9th Apr 2026

Fire crews remain on Marsden Moor today, after wildfires spread to two further locations yesterday.

The initial fires at Deer Hill and Five Mile Post which broke out Tuesday have now been dealt with, but flames were then spotted in the areas of Blackstone Edge and Marsden Clough.

The blaze in the Marsden Clough area is now out, with two crews and several support units remaining at the Blackstone Edge fire.

People are being urged to avoid the moor while the incident continues.

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