Date: 11th May, 2022
Time: 13:58
Description: Firefighters from Weymouth Fire Station were mobilised to reports of a fire in the open in Glendinning avenue. On arrival this was found to be a controlled burn producing large amounts of smoke. The fire was extinguished using 1 hose reel jet and hay drags to prevent escalation. Due to high risk of wildfire we ask that care and consideration is taken when having a controlled burn. If you are going to have a bonfire, or another type of controlled burning that will be visible to passers-by, you can let our Fire Control know by completing an online notification. This is particularly important for large fires, fires in built-up areas, or near utility supplies – in these cases, a telephone call to our Control room on 0306 799 0019 would be more beneficial as it will allow us to gather more detailed information.