Arrest Made in Connection with Moorland Fire
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a significant fire on moorland at Dove Stone Reservoir in Greenfield, Saddleworth, Greater Manchester.
The fire has been burning since Saturday, with the cause yet to be determined. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that officers received reports of fireworks being set off in the area prior to the fire.
The police stated they are "following lines of enquiry" and have taken the woman into custody as part of their investigation.
Officers have also addressed circulating social media rumours, urging the public to
"stop speculating"to avoid misinformation.
Incident Details and Ongoing Investigation
On Friday night, the body of an 18-year-old man was recovered from the reservoir. The fire has produced extensive smoke plumes visible across the wider region.
Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service is actively investigating the incident and has issued warnings to the public to be
"really, really careful"with dry vegetation, which is highly susceptible to ignition.
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