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Fire Service Say They Received over '4600 Calls in a Week' as Dry Weather Continues
RBFRS said it has attended more than 250 outdoor fires this year and warned that dry conditions can let small sparks spread quickly.
- On Saturday August 8, Royal Berkshire Fire responded to a fence fire on Rectory Road in Pitsea caused by burning garden waste, prompting the Rescue Service to urge Residents to avoid bonfires during the current dry spell.
- The Met Office predicted temperatures reaching 36C on Wednesday and Thursday with no significant rainfall, creating hazardous conditions as Royal Berkshire Fire has already attended more than 250 outdoor fires this year.
- Crews in Kensworth responded yesterday to a barbecue gas cylinder fire at around 4:30pm, illustrating why experts advise keeping outdoor cooking equipment on stable ground away from properties, sheds, and flammable materials.
- Prevention manager Gail Muirhead warned that "when conditions are hot and dry, just a small spark is enough to start a large fire outdoors," urging the public not to have bonfires at present.
- Scientists warn that wildfires may become an annual expectation rather than unprecedented events, as the Rescue Service reminds Residents to remain vigilant throughout the summer against fire risks.
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