A huge wildfire has broken out on Saddleworth Moor.

Firefighters are currently tackling the blaze just off the A62 Manchester Road near Diggle.

Dramatic pictures from the scene show how a massive wall of flames has turned the night sky orange.

Initial reports are the fire is some 200m x 200m – about the size of one-and-a-half football pitches.

The road between the Colne Valley and Diggle is currently closed in both directions to protect the public.

The closure is in place from Mount Road, near the Carriage House pub to the former Great Western pub.

Two fire crews are reported to be at the scene, which is on National Trust property at Marsden Moor.

We'll bring you the latest updates in the blog below.