Prescribed Burning - EWWF Statement
The EWWF has published the following statement, a s a result of the concerns about wildfire, in all parts of the UK, not just on moorland, while the Fire & Rescue Services are struggling to meet their commitments with reduced numbers of personnel during the COVID-19 outbreak. Getting the burning done is important, but other things may be even more important right now. Prescribed Burning Advice – March and April 2020 The current warm and dry weather conditions are increasing the risk of wildfires across England and Wales. Several wildfire incidents occurred at the weekend and all of the ignitions were caused by people. Like every section of society, the Fire & Rescue Services as well as other emergency services and community responders are currently stretched due to the COVID-19 national emergency, and they cannot guarantee to be able to provide the normal level of support for all wildfires. Therefore, everyone needs to be particularly careful to not start ...