Visitors have been lighting BBQs near the sites of major moorland fires, firefighters in Greater Manchester have said.
As work continues in Dove Stone and Swineshaw as part of the ongoing response to the fires, firefighters have attended a small fire on the moors linked to camping.
Preventable fires risk diverting firefighters, vehicles and equipment away from the ongoing response, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said.
It added that preventable fires place significant pressure on emergency services and could put lives and the environment at greater risk.
“People must stay away from affected moorland areas and must not light BBQs, campfires or any other open flames,” said a GMFRS spokesperson.
In hot weather, GMFRS advised visitors to other outdoor areas to:
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Act responsibly on the moors – no BBQs, fires, or fireworks
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Dispose of all your rubbish correctly, do not litter
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If you see a fire, call 999 and ask for the fire service
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Anonymously report deliberate fire-setting to FireStoppers