Fire Service issues wildfire safety advice ahead of another warm weekend

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is continuing to ask the public to think about fire safety as we’re set for another warm weekend.

The advice comes after a wildfire warning was issued for London and the South East for the second week in a row. 

Group Manager Mark Eaglestone said: “We’re on track for another warm weekend and while we want you to enjoy the sunshine, we’re asking the public to help us prevent wildfires. It might not be as hot as summer months but we’ve not had any rain for a while and that teamed with warmer weather can mean wildfires can start easily. 

“You can play your part in preventing wildfires and protecting our beautiful countryside by disposing of litter properly, if you can’t find a bin, take it home.  

“Please avoid having campfires and using disposable BBQs as it only takes an ember to catch the tinder dry grass and vegetation alight when it’s hot and dry. If you’re a smoker, make sure to properly stub out cigarettes before discarding them." 

If you see a wildfire, get to a safe place and then call 999 and ask for the fire service. 

The best way to help emergency services find your location is to use the what3words app, so get prepared and download it today.