The Parish Council have received a report that wood was burned in Lynch Wood overnight. No damage was done on this occasion but during any period of extreme heat and dryness it is vital to avoid open fires in the countryside. Below is the advice of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service on how to keep the countryside safe during hot weather.
Countryside
- Always extinguish cigarettes and other smoking materials properly;
- Never throw lit cigarette ends out of car windows – they can destroy whole fields of crops;
- Avoid open fires in the countryside. Only use barbecues in safe, designated areas and never leave them unattended;
- Don’t leave bottles or glass lying around – sunlight shining through glass can start a fire;
- If you see a fire in the countryside, report it immediately by calling 999
For more warm weather safety advice from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service please vist their website https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-safety/be-weather-aware/warm-weather-advice/
