No barbecues or campfires permitted on Dorset heathland
Three organisations are working together to remind everyone that campfires and barbeques are not allowed on heathland sites.
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Bring a picnic, not a BBQ
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is asking that people take picnics, not BBQs on their days out to prevent wildfires.
Amber wildfire alert for weekend as temperatures soar
An Amber wildfire alert has been issued for parts of the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service area for the coming weekend as temperatures are set to soar.
Amber wildfire warning ahead of Easter weekend
An Amber wildfire alert has been issued for the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service area for the Easter weekend.
Ban the BBQ campaign supported by national retailers
National retailers have stopped selling disposable BBQs following calls to protect the environment.
Amber wildfire alert for Dorset
The downside of this spell of warm weather is that it is also dry, leading to Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue issuing an Amber wildfire alert.
Wildfire warning for Dorset
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service fears that dry conditions could lead to wildfires spreading quickly across the county.
Watch film which shows devastating effects of Wareham fire
A total of 220 hectares of woodland and heathland was destroyed in the Wareham Forest fire which started on 18 May, and now a video with footage has been released by Litter Free Dorset.
Wildfire amber alert this Bank Holiday weekend
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) are reminding the public to stay vigilant because another amber wildfire alert is set to be in place this Bank Holiday weekend.
