Saddleworth Moor fire LIVE: Emergency crews battle huge moorland blaze as road closed

Saddleworth Moor fire LIVE: Emergency crews battle huge moorland blaze as road closed Residents have been told to avoid the area on Thursday morning - fire crews have been tackling the huge fire which has broken out in Oldham throughout the night Firefighters are tackling a massive blaze in Greater Manchester which has seen a blaze engulf a huge area of moorland. In a statement issued on Thursday, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed: "Our crews have been tackling a moorland fire near Holmfirth Road in Oldham through the night. "Please avoid the area while emergency services respond to the incident." The blaze at Saddleworth Moor comes after wildfires have ravaged Greater Manchester and sections of the UK over the summer. Major blazes erupted at Dovestone and Tintwistle earlier this summer, with the fires damaging nearly 1,000 acres of land. This is a breaking news story. Check back in for further updates.