A woman has appeared in court charged with aggravated arson following a fire at Dovestone Reservoir.
Shania Care-Slede, 20, of Market Street, Hyde, faces charges of aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving.
She appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court on July 14 and was remanded in custody.
Care-Slede is scheduled to appear at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on August 18.
These charges relate to an ongoing moorland fire at Dovestone Reservoir, which remains under investigation.
Detective Inspector Andrew Day said: "While we have secured charges against one individual, our investigation remains ongoing.
"Detectives are carefully reviewing all available evidence to identify anyone else who may have been involved in criminality linked to this incident.
"We're committed to pursuing all those responsible.
"Anyone identified as having committed a criminal offence can expect to be robustly dealt with.
"I would also like to thank the public for the support they have shown so far and encourage anyone with information or footage that may assist our enquiries to come forward."
Officers are reviewing large amounts of video footage submitted by the public and are continuing other lines of enquiry.
They have asked the public not to speculate online due to the ongoing criminal proceedings.
Anyone with relevant footage or information is encouraged to submit it via the Dovestone Fire Evidence Submission Portal at https://gmp.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/dovestonesfire.
No pleas have yet been entered.
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