VIDEO: Major Wildfire at Snake Pass in the Peak District

A major wildfire is burning across 1,200m by 600m of moorland near Snake Pass in the Peak District.

Nine fire crews are on the ground, supported by three wildfire units, a helicopter, and Derby Mountain Rescue. The A57 between Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir is closed in both directions.

Local moorland gamekeepers tackled the blaze through the night - some stayed until dawn, others returned at first light. They're working alongside firefighters from Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire as part of the Peak District Fire Operations Group.

Richard Bailey from the Peak District Moorland Group said: "Very sad to report an ongoing wildfire incident on National Trust-owned ground.

"Neighbouring moorland gamekeepers were tackling the fire throughout the night, some stayed all night and others are rejoining them this morning.

"The weather conditions today will only dry the moss out even more, moderate winds are moving the fire at pace."

The National Gamekeepers' Organisation has raised its wildfire risk index to RED for all moorland areas in England and Wales.

Last weekend alone, gamekeepers dealt with 36 wild camping and open fire incidents.