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Unseasonally warm weather prompts first Amber wildfire alert

Firefighterusing hose to dampen down charred ground

Date: 22nd March, 2022

Unseasonally warm and dry weather expected this week, has led to an Amber wildfire alert being issued for the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service area.

This is the first Amber wildfire alert of 2022 in Dorset and Wiltshire. An Amber alert means that, should a wildfire be experienced, it could spread quickly and easily due to the dry conditions. The risk is greatest on large areas of open land, such as heathlands, fields and even cliffsides.

Group Manager Jason Moncrieff said: “While the warm and dry spring weather is very welcome after the winter, it does increase the risk of fires spreading quickly if something happens to cause ignition. We are urging local farmers to take extra care, as sparks from hot machinery can easily lead to a field catching fire, and we ask everyone enjoying our beautiful countryside and coastline to take extra care and be vigilant with anything that could lead to a fire starting.”

Top tips for staying fire safe while out and about include:

Landowners and land managers are advised to be prepared for fires, where possible, and ensure that fire breaks are cut and well maintained, with any cut grasses and vegetation removed from the site.

Farmers are urged to keep their machinery well maintained, and to follow the Service’s advice on staying fire safe, which can be found at https://www.dwfire.org.uk/business-fire-safety/fire-risks-on-farms/

GM Moncreiff added: “Dealing with wildfires is incredibly resource-intensive, and some can take days – and even weeks – to bring under control. Alongside the devastating impact on the countryside, such fires are also very costly, and yet they can be prevented if people heed the warnings and take care. We can all play a part in keeping Dorset and Wiltshire safe from fire.”

More information on staying safe and enjoying outside areas whilst avoiding starting a wildfire can be found at https://www.dwfire.org.uk/safety/heath-fires-and-countryside-safety/

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