Littleborough fire-fighters tackle moorland fire

Date published: 20 March 2012


A grass fire led to fire-fighters from being called out in Littleborough.

Fire-fighters from Littleborough Fire Station were called out to a blaze on moorland off Blackstone Edge Old Road at 2.10pm on Monday (19 March).

Two crews went to the scene and extinguished the blaze with a hose reel and beaters.

It is believed the fire was started by youths with matches.

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