The fire broke out on the evening of July 11 and has caused devastation to the area due to burnt moors and heavy smoke at times. Firefighters are continuing efforts to tackle the fire, and with this carrying on, Oldham Council has announced new traffic measures to restrict members of the public from driving to the area. "Access to Dovestone is closed to the public. Access is only permitted for emergency services and residents. "Thank you for your patience and cooperation while emergency services continue their work."