Grass and Heath Fires

Reduce the risk of wildfires

Dry ground in the summer means there's an added risk of a fire starting, but you should take care at all times of the year. Follow these tips to reduce the chance of a wildfire in the countryside:

• Extinguish cigarettes properly and don't throw cigarette ends on the ground - take your litter home
• Never throw cigarette ends out of car windows
• Avoid using open fires in the countryside
• Don't leave bottles or glass in woodland - sunlight shining through glass can start fires (take them home and recycle them)
• Only use barbecues in a suitable and safe area and never leave them unattended
• If you see a fire in the countryside, report it to the Fire and Rescue Service immediately
• Don't attempt to tackle fires that can't be put out with a bucket of water - leave the area as quickly as possible

For further information you can read this leaflet on countryside fires.