Burnham-On-Sea residents urged to be fire aware as heatwave leaves area ‘tinder‑dry’

Keep our open spaces safe from fire - Around Wellington

Soaring temperatures, coupled with no rain, has left Somerset’s open spaces and parkland tinder-dry – and now Somerset Council is warning people to take extra care not to spark a blaze. It only takes a discarded barbecue, smouldering cigarette stub or glass bottle to start a fire, putting wildlife and property at risk. The council is asking people not to take portable barbecues into our parks during the scorching weather. Open Spaces teams have …

Burnham-On-Sea residents urged to be fire aware as heatwave leaves area ‘tinder‑dry’

Residents across the Burnham-On-Sea area are being urged to take extra care in the heat as Somerset’s parks, dunes and open spaces have been left tinder‑dry by soaring temperatures over the past week. Somerset Council says the risk of accidental fires is now significantly higher, with even a discarded barbecue, smouldering cigarette end or abandoned glass bottle capable of sparking a blaze that could threaten wildlife, property and visitors. The…