Leicestershire & Rutland 4x4 Response

26/08/2026

👀 peeled not just drones of course

18/08/2026

Please see below

14/08/2026

This evening's severe alert from the UK Government, covering an area that includes Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, has been triggered by the "very high risk" of wildfires.

BUT PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT FIRE CONTROL IN LEICESTERSHIRE. THIS IS A NATIONAL ALERT AND PEOPLE SHOULD CONTINUE TO ONLY DIAL 999 IN AN EMERGENCY.

The alert requires all residents, landowners and visitors to avoid any activity that could start a fire, including lighting disposable barbecues, firepits and fireworks.

The general public should take steps to avoid the risk of causing fires. This includes:

Not starting any fires, including disposable barbecues, firepits, garden incinerators and fireworks
Not starting bonfires or campfires
Not using barbecues (even those which are non-disposable) unless in a safe, controlled location away from vegetation
Disposing of ci******es and other smoking materials thoroughly
Not leaving rubbish in the countryside, or on or near grass or vegetation - this particularly applies to glass, which can magnify heat

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is working closely with local authorities and other partnership organisations to help stop the sale of disposable barbecues, and to enforce and advise on additional fire safety measures.

14/08/2026

Stirling team work with the farming community in this battle with 🔥

14/08/2026

Please heed all warnings The countryside has never been at such s high 🔥 risk

13/07/2026

10/07/2026

With the severe heatwave being experienced in our area along with neighbouring counties We are at heightened risk of wildfires breaking out
You can help by following advice shown to reduce risks as well asbeing vigilant and reporting any outbreaks to Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service via 999

Our group are available to our partner agencies and resilience for logistics support should the situation escalate

04/07/2026

Went very well with no issues with vehicles reported by our responders

04/07/2026

We were out in Whissendine last night
Great event as always

15/06/2026

Our next event marshalling the rolling road closures around the village

Pop down to watch , great atmosphere