Crews fighting fire near Saddleworth Moor 'very tired'

Firefighters working to contain a blaze near Saddleworth Moor are "very, very tired", a senior officer has said.

Over 100 officers have been working on the fire, which began on Sunday and now covers an area of 7 sq miles (18 sq km).

Soldiers have now arrived in the area to support the work of the firefighters.