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Fire crews monitoring wooded area in Coalville after blaze

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Several calls were received by Fire Control about flames and smoke in a wooded area close by.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue teams are monitoring an area in Coalville at Bardon Quarry after a large fire.

Three appliances and a water carrier are in attendance, monitoring to catch hot spots as they come up.

Last night they attended a large fire at Bardon quarry involving grass land, trees and bushes.

At the height of the incident they had 6 fire engines, a water carrier, a fogging unit & the command vehicle. 

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: "With the ground now dry and the weather warming up, the risk of fires increases. Here are some tips for how to prevent grass/wildfires. 

  • Don’t drop cigarettes or anything that is burning on dry ground
  • Don’t drop cigarettes out of car windows, they may land on dry grass by the roadside
  •  Avoid burning waste in your gardens, campfires and barbecues near dry areas 
  •  Never leave campfires or barbecues unattended and extinguish them properly after you have finished using them
  •  Position your barbecue on level ground and keep it well away from anything that may catch fire.
  • If you’re barbecuing near dry grass have a bucket of water or a hose pipe for emergency use
  • Be aware that children, animals, balls, or anything else may knock over barbecues, increasing the risk of grass fires, especially when in busy parks or public spaces
  •  Dispose of glass bottles properly. Sunlight can become focused as it shines through the glass, starting fires
  • Keep children away from lighters and matches.

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