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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