Fire in the open – March - Fenland

29/04/2019 9.51PM

At 9.51pm on Monday (29) one crew from March was called to a fire in a wooded area on the A141 near March.

Firefighters arrived to find an unattended bonfire. They extinguished the fire using a hose reel and returned to their station by 10.31pm.

The cause of the fire was accidental.

When lighting a fire outdoors, please ensure you stay safe and follow our top safety tips:

• Build your bonfire well clear of buildings, garden sheds, fences and hedges
• Never use flammable liquids to start a bonfire, and never burn dangerous items such as aerosol cans, paint tins, foam furniture, or batteries
• Don’t leave bonfires unattended. An adult should supervise it until it has burnt out. If it has to be left, damp it down with plenty of water
• Always keep a bucket of water or a hosepipe nearby in case of fire
• Check the weather - avoid lighting bonfires in high winds.”

More information is available in the community fire safety section.