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There were no campers in that area. The fire obviously started on the top path, on dry ground with 30Kt easterly winds. A cigarette would be more than enough to start that fire which accelerated easily by the wind. There were campers west of the fire, away from the dry heather, however, fire tends to follow wind direction rather than towards it. I did see a group of campers helping to put out the fire and help the farmer direct the sheep to safety!! The campers on the moor generally have a strong feeling towards protecting the moor and it's wildlife. There are always exceptions to the rule of course, just like walkers not being careful with cigarettes!! You may also not be aware that some of the campers regularly pick up litter left by others, re-seed fire pits left by others and actually care for the moor. Try talkin to a few of them and see for yourself! All the same, very sad about the fire and it's destruction and hope this doesn't happen again.
Something is not right. This message is just to keep things from messing up down the road