Woman charged with arson as wildfires blanket Manchester

A 20-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated arson over a moorland fire that contributed to smoke covering large parts of Greater Manchester.

• Shania Care-Slede, 20, was charged with aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving, Greater Manchester police said.
• Firefighters declared a major incident near Dovestone reservoir after a moorland fire broke out on Saturday evening following reports of fireworks, police said.
• The National Fire Chiefs Council reported 19 wildfires currently blazing across England and Wales, with smoke from three separate fires affecting Manchester.
• North Wales fire service evacuated 36 homes near Conwy mountain and stood down the major incident on Monday, saying firefighters remain monitoring conditions.