Help prevent wildfire and stay safe this Summer
With Devon and Cornwall now officially in drought and wildfire risk increasing, it’s important to take extra care outdoors.
- Avoid lighting barbecues or campfires in dry areas, take a picnic instead
- If you smoke, dispose of cigarettes responsibly
- If you spot signs of a wildfire, move to a safe location and call 999 immediately
Wildfire smoke can also affect people’s health, especially those with asthma, heart or lung conditions, older people, young children and pregnant women, so it’s important to help prevent fires before they start.
Find out more in this blog from the UK Health Security Agency.
Click the button below for more advice from the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.
As a precaution we have removed the barbecues from our properties temporarily. The grass in the park is dry and brown which presents a possible risk of fire from stray embers from barbecues.
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