'Extreme' Wildfire Risk to North York Moors as Fire Service Warns of 'Devastation'

'Extreme' wildfire risk to North York Moors as fire service warns of 'devastation'

The North York Moors National Park is facing an 'extreme' wildfire risk after prolonged hot, dry weather has left vegetation and forests tinder-dry…

Public urged to 'prevent catastrophe' after North York Moors blazes stretch fire service to limit

The North York Moors National Park Authority has warned the public to act responsibly and “not give fire crews another fire to fight”.

Extreme Fire Risk In The North York Moors: Public Urged To Consider Their Actions

The North York Moors National Park is at extreme risk of wildfire. Prolonged dry weather has left ground vegetation and forests tinder-dry, creating the perfect conditions for flames to spread rapidly and out of control. The North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is already under considerable pressure and any new fire in the county would be a considerable stretch of resources.