Fire chiefs issue summer warning for New Forest (From Daily Echo)
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Fire chiefs issue summer warning for New Forest
10:26am Wednesday 1st June 2011 in News
Fire chiefs issue summer warning
FIRE chiefs have warned that devastating blazes could destroy parts of the New Forest unless visitors take extra care over the summer.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a plea to the public following the warmest spring since 1659 and forecasts of an exceptionally hot June and July.
New Forest group manager Steve Quinn said: “Our top priority is safety.
“We would urge the public to take care when in the countryside and alert the service to fires as early as possible by calling 999.
An early call could mean the difference between a small, easily controllable fire and a devastating one.”
Nick Tucker, head of recreation and community engagement for the Forestry Commission, said: “We want everyone to have an enjoyable time visiting our forests but we take extremely seriously the threat posed by fire.
“The weather has been great for exploring the woods but it’s important to remember that even a carelessly discarded cigarette or barbecue can spark a fire.”
Alison Barnes, chief executive of the New Forest National Park Authority, added: “We have already seen from other parts of the country how devastating such fires can be.
“Clearly the New Forest is in the same position as we await significant rainfall. Everyone has a part to play in keeping the Forest safe.”
Forest Watch, set up to tackle rural issues across the district, is urging visitors to use only designated barbecue sites.
A spokesman said: “Never start a campfire as they can get out of hand very quickly. Don’t throw cigarettes out of car windows or drop them on the forest floor – use a portable ashtray. Never drop glass of any kind. This can start a fire, not to mention cutting someone or injuring an animal.”
Comments(6)
Shoong
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11:38am Wed 1 Jun 11
Paramjit Bahia wrote:Typically, you have to bring politics into it & could have summed it up in a few sentences rather than dragging it out into rambling crud as always.
Yes it takes only one brainless wonder to be bit careless and end up in starting fire which could end up in massive fire. It has happened in many places before and there can never a guarantee against this danger lurking in the back ground
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Yes visitors to the forest should take maximum care all the time, but with this wonderful weather we are lucky to have lately, the potential danger will increase
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Well organised response to every possibility of fire has got to be in place. So it will be nice to know what kind of knock on effect this Con-Dem Coalition’s cuts are having on the Fire Brigade/Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
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The views of some representative of FBU on this subject in Echo’s copy could have been very useful.
freemantlegirl2
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1:42pm Wed 1 Jun 11
Shoong wrote:You really take the biscuit Shoong, you never have anything positive to say. Paramjit makes a perfectly valid point relevant to the story, so the only problem is with you....
Paramjit Bahia wrote:Typically, you have to bring politics into it & could have summed it up in a few sentences rather than dragging it out into rambling crud as always.
Yes it takes only one brainless wonder to be bit careless and end up in starting fire which could end up in massive fire. It has happened in many places before and there can never a guarantee against this danger lurking in the back ground
.
Yes visitors to the forest should take maximum care all the time, but with this wonderful weather we are lucky to have lately, the potential danger will increase
.
Well organised response to every possibility of fire has got to be in place. So it will be nice to know what kind of knock on effect this Con-Dem Coalition’s cuts are having on the Fire Brigade/Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
.
The views of some representative of FBU on this subject in Echo’s copy could have been very useful.
Shoong
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4:28pm Wed 1 Jun 11
freemantlegirl2 wrote:I take the biscuit?
Shoong wrote:You really take the biscuit Shoong, you never have anything positive to say. Paramjit makes a perfectly valid point relevant to the story, so the only problem is with you....
Paramjit Bahia wrote:Typically, you have to bring politics into it & could have summed it up in a few sentences rather than dragging it out into rambling crud as always.
Yes it takes only one brainless wonder to be bit careless and end up in starting fire which could end up in massive fire. It has happened in many places before and there can never a guarantee against this danger lurking in the back ground
.
Yes visitors to the forest should take maximum care all the time, but with this wonderful weather we are lucky to have lately, the potential danger will increase
.
Well organised response to every possibility of fire has got to be in place. So it will be nice to know what kind of knock on effect this Con-Dem Coalition’s cuts are having on the Fire Brigade/Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
.
The views of some representative of FBU on this subject in Echo’s copy could have been very useful.
Bringing politics onto a story about being careful in this warm weather, not to start fires?
I take the biscuit?
I wish you, this & the commie Southy could get a room together then we wouldn't have to put up with your rubbish as well.
Brite Spark
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4:56pm Wed 1 Jun 11
TheJeepster
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12:34am Thu 2 Jun 11
4:32 pm Echo reports barn Fire....Timeline 4:56pm...Brite Spark wonders why their hasn't been a Barn Fire Yet?
Where were you this afternoon Brite Spark and with a nickname like yours should you be worried?
Only Kidding.
Geez, some people are sad!
Just comment about the news please...don't try to pretend you predict it.
As for summertime and potential fires, listen to the Fire Brigade, ignore the moronic political comments on this forum and enjoy your summer safely and sensibly.
There is a time for politics and a time for just listening to the experts and only the Fire Brigade qualify as experts when it comes to this story.
Please don't water down the message they are trying to get across with your Idealogical Political Claptrap!
This is not the time or the place!
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Paramjit Bahia says...
11:25am Wed 1 Jun 11
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Yes visitors to the forest should take maximum care all the time, but with this wonderful weather we are lucky to have lately, the potential danger will increase
.
Well organised response to every possibility of fire has got to be in place. So it will be nice to know what kind of knock on effect this Con-Dem Coalition’s cuts are having on the Fire Brigade/Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
.
The views of some representative of FBU on this subject in Echo’s copy could have been very useful.