We woke to the distinctive smell of smoke this morning as we have done every day since Monday.
Most days it is just a hint but on the first day it was very noticeable, and there was just a slight haziness, like looking out through a dirty window.
Of course our slight discomfort is nothing compared with what those on the east of the city and particularly in Stalybridge at the foot of the fires must be experiencing.
We are a full 16 miles away while Stalybridge is right beside it.
I have resisted writing about the fires, because there is that sense that to do so is an intrusion on the misery of others but last night Peter posted a picture from Spinneyfields, high above the city streets of the hills and the fires to the east.*
There have been many other powerful images of those fires but this one a full 10 miles away tells the story.
Leaving me just to reflect on the dedication of the firefighters, now joined by the army and on the generosity of the general public who have donated to the comforts of all those struggling to contain the fires
Location; Spinneyfields, Manchester
Picture; looking across to the fires on Saddleworth Moor, from the collection of Peter Armistead
*20 Stories, 1 Hardman Street, Manchester, https://20stories.co.uk/
Most days it is just a hint but on the first day it was very noticeable, and there was just a slight haziness, like looking out through a dirty window.
Of course our slight discomfort is nothing compared with what those on the east of the city and particularly in Stalybridge at the foot of the fires must be experiencing.
We are a full 16 miles away while Stalybridge is right beside it.
I have resisted writing about the fires, because there is that sense that to do so is an intrusion on the misery of others but last night Peter posted a picture from Spinneyfields, high above the city streets of the hills and the fires to the east.*
There have been many other powerful images of those fires but this one a full 10 miles away tells the story.
Leaving me just to reflect on the dedication of the firefighters, now joined by the army and on the generosity of the general public who have donated to the comforts of all those struggling to contain the fires
Location; Spinneyfields, Manchester
Picture; looking across to the fires on Saddleworth Moor, from the collection of Peter Armistead
*20 Stories, 1 Hardman Street, Manchester, https://20stories.co.uk/
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