The recent good weather means that the moors are tinder dry

Terry Tallis, principal ranger

Ramblers and climbers will meet other members of the panel including landowners, gamekeepers and representatives of the National Trust.

Rangers have appealed to people visiting moorland in the national park this weekend to take extra care.

Terry Tallis, principal ranger, said: "The recent good weather means that the moors are tinder dry.

"The forecast gives rain but we really need prolonged heavy downpours to give it all a good soaking.

Fires can spread through underground peat

"That is why we are asking everyone to take extra care - not just walkers but car travellers as well, because a match or cigarette end thrown from a car window onto a verge can be just as dangerous."

The latest fire, which broke out on Friday morning, has been confined to a small area.

A helicopter being used on the other fire at Arnfield Moor three miles away helped to bring it quickly under control.

The Arnfield fire, which started on Thursday, spread over five square kilometres, but has now been contained.

Because the underground peat is alight, it is expected to burn for days.

A 14-year-old boy from Greater Manchester has been questioned and released on police bail pending further inquiries.