Flaming Front

Those of you living towards Rochdale and, especially Littleborough will be well aware of the moorland fire that is heading in your direction.

The fire that started near Baitings Reservoir in Ripponden has a 4km front covering the moorland and is being blown by the high winds. Over 65 firefighters are trying to contain the blaze and are creating fire breaks in an attempt to stop the fire from hitting some of the residential areas of Littleborough.

As yet the cause of the fire is unknown.