A land owner has been issued fire safety advice after striking up a bonfire in tinder-dry conditions near Cowes yesterday evening (Monday).
A single fire crew from Cowes was called to the scene opposite the County showground on Newport Road in Northwood at 20:59 last night.
The retained crew used 1 hose reel jet to stop the fire which measured 10m squared of open field.
Witnesses said the smoke cloud was visible for miles with 1 person saying they could smell faint smoke from Newport.
Firefighters stayed at the scene after the blaze had been contained and provided fire safety advice to the owner of the property before leaving the scene at around 21:20.
If you see a fire in the countryside, contact the fire service immediately on 999. Do not attempt to tackle fires that cannot be put out with a bucket of water.
Remember, do not discard cigarettes or other smoking materials in the countryside. It is also important to clear away bottles, glasses and any broken glass to avoid them magnifying the sun and starting a fire.
Always take extra care if using a barbecue and only light fires or BBQs in designated areas. Never leave a campfire or BBQ unattended and extinguish them properly after you have finished using them.
Bloody idiot!!!!! Make him pay for the fire department being called out,that’ll wipe the stupid grin off his face!!!
More ignorant idiots will be along soon…
What a total idiot
Stern warming indeed!
My mum gave me loads of them but I still managed to burn the house down!
words fail me other than he should be put in prison then 100hours washing fire trucks
provided fire safety advice to the owner….do they mean Bollocking because it should have been, how irresponsible