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Friday, 12 August 2022
Vale of Glamorgan
Extremely hot and dry weather is forecast for the next few days and such conditions greatly increase the risk of accidental fires.
Emergency Services recently had to attend an incident at Friars Point where a large area of grass was burned following a fire that got out of hand.
Lighting a barbecue, firepit or campfire during a heatwave is extremely dangerous and can have serious
consequences.
Cllr Lis Burnett, Leader of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, said: “We want residents and visitors to enjoy this exceptionally warm weather and the Vale boasts a number of locations that are perfect for that purpose. Our country parks, beaches and heritage coastline are great places to soak up the sun. “But in these hot and dry conditions, the risk of inadvertently starting a serious fire is greatly increased. “Such a situation can have a devastating effect on wildlife, make significant demands on Council staff and the Emergency Services and even threaten people’s lives. “The lighting of barbecues, firepits and campfires is reckless and wholly inappropriate while this heatwave persists. “I would encourage people in the strongest possible terms to act in a responsible manner and not ignite any open flames when visiting open spaces for the time being at least.”
Cllr Lis Burnett, Leader of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, said: “We want residents and visitors to enjoy this exceptionally warm weather and the Vale boasts a number of locations that are perfect for that purpose. Our country parks, beaches and heritage coastline are great places to soak up the sun.
“But in these hot and dry conditions, the risk of inadvertently starting a serious fire is greatly increased.
“Such a situation can have a devastating effect on wildlife, make significant demands on Council staff and the Emergency Services and even threaten people’s lives.
“The lighting of barbecues, firepits and campfires is reckless and wholly inappropriate while this heatwave
persists.
“I would encourage people in the strongest possible terms to act in a responsible manner and not ignite any open flames when visiting open spaces for the time being at least.”