22/08/2026
🔥 Wildfires can spread rapidly and put lives, homes, wildlife and our countryside at serious risk. During periods of hot, dry weather, vegetation can become extremely dry and a single spark can be enough to start a fire. Once a grassfire or wildfire takes hold, it can spread quickly and become difficult to control.
You can help prevent a wildfire by:
✔ Avoid using disposable BBQs, particularly in parks, open spaces and areas of dry vegetation. BBQs can quickly ignite dry grass and vegetation.
✔ Never leave a BBQ unattended. If you are using one where permitted, keep it well away from grass, fences, sheds, trees and other materials that could catch fire, and make sure it is completely extinguished afterwards.
✔ Take all your litter home, particularly glass bottles and other items that could contribute to a fire starting.
✔ Avoid lighting bonfires or other open fires when conditions are hot, dry or windy.
If you see a fire that is spreading or out of control, move to a safe location and call 999 immediately. Do not put yourself at risk by attempting to tackle a wildfire yourself. A wildfire can start in seconds and have devastating consequences. Please think twice before doing anything that could start a fire and help us protect our communities, countryside and wildlife.
