Harrowing footage captures scale of devastation left by wildfire which closed Woodhead Pass
A wildfire has caused extensive damage near Tintwistle and led to the closure of Woodhead Pass, with drone footage reportedly showing the scale of the destruction. The incident matters because the route is a key trans-Pennine road and the fire may have affected nearby countryside, travel and emergency services.
The article text was unavailable, so details on the fire’s size, duration, cause, injuries and the timing of the road closure could not be confirmed. The headline indicates that footage recorded on 31 July 2026 captured the aftermath of the blaze.
- Wildfire devastation reportedly forced Woodhead Pass to close
- Drone footage showed the apparent scale of damage
- Further incident details were unavailable