People are being warned that wildfire risk is still high in Cumbria and the Lake District.
Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service has said as the hot and dry weather continues, the county’s countryside remains at a heightened risk of wildfires.
It is urging the public to help keep protect the county and national park by doing the following:
- Do not have open fires, campfires or barbecues
- Put out all cigarettes completely
- Take all litter home
- Take care when parking – don’t block access roads, tracks or gates and be aware hot exhausts on dry grass can ignite fires
The Lake District National Park is also warning that the ground in the park is extremely dry and at serious risk of wildfire.
It is urging people to not bring barbecues into the national park and to instead pack a picnic to prevent wildfires that could get out of control in the hot weather.
Last week, Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service put temporary ‘extreme wildfire risk’ notices in place across several main visitor locations in the Lake District.
What should I do if I see a wildfire?
If you spot a wildfire, get to a safe place and call 999.
Make sure you also immediately alert emergency teams if anything or anyone near the fire is in immediate danger.
Give as much detail as you can about the location of the wildfire, using apps like What3Words is most helpful.
Describing the direction of the fire and what is burning is also helpful.
