Oldham fire: More than 50 firefighters tackle woodland blaze
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More than 50 firefighters tackle a large blaze near Dove Stone Reservoir
More than 50 firefighters have tackled a woodland blaze near a reservoir in Oldham.
The fire broke out just after 23:00 BST on Monday in Bank Lane, Greenfield, near Dove Stone Reservoir.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said there were "four large seats of fire" but they have now been brought under control.
Fire crews are now dampening down the fire, GMFRS said. An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way.
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