FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a moorland blaze that has sent smoke billowing over parts of Stalybridge.
A large area of flames was visible close to the Carrbrook/Millbrook border, on the hills above Millbrook Primary School.
Several fire engines and unmarked vehicles were spotted in that area on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 18.
Smoke and the smell of burning had blown across the Tame Valley to Heyrod too.
And a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service told how it is not a controlled burn.
They said: “Firefighters are currently tackling a fire on the moors above Stalybridge in the Carrbrook area.
“Specialist wildfire and air units are in attendance to get the incident under control.”