Striking photos show the ‘apocalyptic’ blaze engulfing UK moorland

Wildfires of “apocalyptic” proportions have engulfed Saddleworth Moor, near Manchester, northern England, for several days this week. 

The blaze began on Sunday 24 June during a heatwave which saw temperatures across the UK rise to record highs. 

The fires — which set seven square miles of grassland ablaze — have resulted in the greater Manchester region being blanketed in a canopy of thick smoke. 

Image: Joel Goodman/LNP/REX/Shutterstock

Dry peat, high temperatures, and unrelenting winds are said to be hindering attempts to keep the fire under control.  Read more…

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