Saddleworth Moor fire seen from space
Published On Wed 27 Jun 2018 by Dominic Younger
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The true size of the huge moorland fire was captured by the University of Dundee Satellite Receiving Station earlier this afternoon.
The image, captured by NASA’s Terra satellite at 12:11 UTC, demonstrates the scale of fire as it continues to spread on what is otherwise a perfectly clear day for the United Kingdom.
The Saddleworth Moor fire has proved devastating for the countryside in the area.
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