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Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester

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A 20-year-old woman, Shania Care-Slede, has been charged with aggravated arson and dangerous driving in connection with a major moorland wildfire near Dovestone reservoir in Greater Manchester. The fire broke out on Saturday evening after fireworks were launched, leading to a major incident declaration by firefighters. Care-Slede was arrested in Oldham on Monday and is also charged with being reckless as to whether life was endangered. The incident caused smoke to cover large parts of Manchester.

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A 20-year-old woman, Shania Care-Slede, has been charged with aggravated arson and dangerous driving in connection with a major moorland wildfire near Dovestone reservoir in Greater Manchester. The fire broke out on Saturday evening after fireworks were launched, leading to a major incident declaration by firefighters. Care-Slede was arrested in Oldham on Monday and is also charged with being reckless as to whether life was endangered. The incident caused smoke to cover large parts of Mancheste...

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Why it matters

Public concern due to smoke

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Shania Care-Slede, 20, from Hyde, was arrested on Monday by Greater Manchester police in Oldham.

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Shania Care-Slede, 20, from Hyde, was arrested on Monday by Greater Manchester police in Oldham.

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<p>Shania Care-Slede, 20, arrested over incident at Dovestone reservoir on Saturday in which fireworks were launched</p><p>A woman has been charged with arson in connection with a major moorland wildfire, as large parts of Manchester were covered with smoke.</p><p>Shania Care-Slede, 20, from Hyde, was arrested on Monday by Greater Manchester police in Oldham.

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Shania Care-Slede, 20, from Hyde, was arrested on Monday by Greater Manchester police in Oldham.

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Shania Care-Slede has been charged with aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered.

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Shania Care-Slede has been charged with dangerous driving.

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Firefighters declared a major incident near Dovestone reservoir, Greenfield, after a large moorland fire broke out on Saturday evening.

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Fireworks were launched before the fire broke out.

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