After two months of sustained work, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service stood down its operational response to the Tintwistle Moor wildfire at 13:00 on Monday 24 August. The incident began on 24 June and affected a very large area of moorland and woodland.
This is welcome news, and we are grateful to the firefighters, mountain rescue teams, land managers and local communities who supported the response. However, a fire being out does not mean the wider risk has gone away. The Peak District National Park says the fire risk remains high.
If you are walking in the Peak District, please leave BBQs, campfires and every other form of open flame at home; dispose of cigarettes safely; and call 999 if you see a fire. Please also follow any signs and temporary restrictions you find on the ground.
Peak District National Park says the recent access-land restrictions were lifted on 18 August, but wildfire risk remains high. We look forward to enjoying these paths responsibly while the affected landscape begins its recovery.
Updated 31/08/26 at 11:00am
