Yesterday, I received the short video above showing the aftermath of a fire in Netherclay Woodland.
Well done to the Bishop’s Hull resident who alerted the emergency services. They arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze using beaters and portable water packs.
Well done to the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service for their prompt response and decisive actions.
Taken from the services Facebook Page: “Although the #heatwave has ended for now, we are still under a VERY HIGH wildfire risk. With tinder dry conditions and a small breeze, any small fires can develop quickly. In recent days we have seen bonfires leading to developing fires. Please don’t light bonfires during this continuing dry spell, the embers from these can rise up into the air and land on tinder dry ground igniting the surrounding area in seconds.
No BBQs, No camping fires, and take your glass bottles home!”
I’d also suggest No Smoking 
in areas such as Netherclay Woodlands when it is so dry.
Many thanks to Netherclay Woodland’s Chair David Gurr for sharing this video.
Take care everyone,
John
