Shropshire grass fire warning as hot weather continues
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to take particular care to avoid starting a fire whilst out in the open during the current dry spell.
Every year, fire destroys thousands of acres of countryside and wildlife habitats and although some are started deliberately most of them are due to carelessness.
In the past week firefighters have tackled a number of open fires across the county.
On Thursday a large field fire was tackled off Haycock Way in Shrewsbury. The incident, which was thought to have been started by a piece of discarded glass, affected an area equivalent to half the size of a football pitch.
Group Manager Kevin Faulkner of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are currently experiencing some delightful weather and it is only natural to want to go outdoors and enjoy it with family and friends but it is also important to stay fire-aware when out and about.”
“With the dry weather set to continue we are asking the public to be vigilant and by following a few simple steps we can all help to reduce the chance of a wildfire in the countryside.”
Smokers are being asked to extinguish cigarettes properly, and not to throw cigarette ends on the ground or out of car windows.
People are also being asked to be extra cautious when lighting barbeques and bonfires during the dry spell and not leave them unattended.
