It is the middle of March, but such is the tinderbox nature of some of the capital’s open spaces, the London Fire Brigade has had to issue a special warning to the public to help avoid causing wildfires.
Tinder box: after a month of dry weather, the London Fire Brigade is asking the public to behave responsibly in parks and open spaces
The wildfire warning status has been raised to amber, because there is an increased risk of wildfires due to the low rainfall so far this month, alongside unseasonably high temperatures. Parts of London recorded temperatures of 21 degrees yesterday, on March 20.
The Brigade has provided a set of advice points to remind people how they can stay safe and act responsibly if they are out enjoying the sunshine.
“While London may not be experiencing the same high temperatures as the summer months, wildfires can still occur, especially as we’ve had a drier month than usual this March, and due to the possibility of windy conditions,” the LFB said. Continue reading
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