Car fire sparks massive moorland blaze as drivers on busy route risk delays and road closures

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Motorists are facing long delays in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire this morning following a devastating moorland blaze, which prompted a car fire.The A628 Woodhead Pass remains closed in both directions between the A57 (Hollingworth) and the A616 (Flouch) due to the fire.The Woodhead Pass has been closed since around 2.30pm yesterday (July 16) afternoon after a car fire, which spread to the surrounding moorlands.Images from the scene show a burnt-out car on a verge at the side of the road, with smoke emanating from the ruins of the vehicle and the moorland.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Multiple agencies have been involved in the response, including Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways and South Yorkshire Police.Yesterday evening, at around 11pm, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews had left the area.It cited fading light as the reason to stop work, although National Highways stated that SYFR expects...

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