Flames across Winter Hill have been pushing the fire service to the limit during the past week.

Approximately 120 fire fighters are currently tackling the Moorland blaze, which has been recorded as a major incident.

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Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have issued 26 fire engines from across the country and believe they will remain fighting the fires for ‘several more days’.

Read more: Watch what firefighters have faced on Winter Hill

Plumes of smoke were first seen from the hill on Thursday (28 June) afternoon.

A number of small moorland fires have also been started by people near to Winter Hill, including one in Chorley quickly put out by fire crews.

At midday on Saturday 30 June, the fire accelerated due to increased wind speed causing one single fire.

With no rain forecast for the coming week in Lancashire, dry conditions are expected to prolong the effort.

Police have now issued a warning for people to stay away from the area and have been dealing with a range of incidents at the scene, including ‘fire tourists‘.

Some people have driven to the scene to record the incident on mobile phones, blocking access for emergency vehicles, others have been flying drones over the moorland and one walker collapsed at the scene while trying to reach the site.

Residents in areas affected by smoke are advised to stay indoors, keep doors and windows closed and tune in to the local radio station.

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