Moorland wildfire

What makes this different

Saddleworth Moor, Winter Hill and the West Pennine Moors have had large fires in dry summers. The fire itself rarely reaches homes, but the smoke spreads far.

First steps

• Keep windows and doors shut.
• Keep anyone with asthma indoors, with inhalers close.
• Use FFP2 or FFP3 masks if you must go out.
• Follow the fire service's advice on local radio.

Stay or go?

Stay inside in most cases. Go if the fire service tells you to evacuate, early, by the route they give.

Prevent it

• Never use disposable barbecues or light fires on the moors. Take litter home, especially glass.