Aerial images show land devastated by wildfire
The fire affected more than 100 acres of land in the Peak District
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Aerial images have shown the devastation caused by a wildfire in Derbyshire's Peak District.
Eight fire crews were called to Beeley Moor at about 14:40 BST on Tuesday, with the blaze eventually being brought under control at 06:30 on Wednesday.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was caused by a controlled burn which was believed to have been affected by strong winds.
The blaze affected 45 hectares (111 acres) of land, a spokesperson for the service added.
A large area of Beeley Moor was damaged in the fire last week
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