Avoid barbeques and take litter home to prevent fires in hot weather, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue warns

As temperatures soar up to 30C this week, a fire service has issued advice to prevent wildfires during dry weather.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue service atteneded 243 incidents in three days during the July heatwave, and received an unprecedented number of calls. It has also attended 372 more grass fires between April and July this year than in the same period in 2021.

It is now asking the public to work with the service to help prevent fires.

Avoid using BBQs and be careful when disposing of cigarettes and glass bottles.

• Never leave a barbeque unattended and make sure they've cooled down once you have finished cooking.

• Disposable BBQs are banned in public spaces in Nottingham City.

• Why not bring a picnic instead if you're out for the day.

• Remember to take your litter home with you.

If you know a fire to be deliberate, report it.

• Report any information you may have about deliberate fire setting, including the use of portable BBQs and campfires in open spaces.

• Call FireStoppers anonymously on 0800 169 5558.

Only enter water where a lifeguard is present.

• What might look tranquil and peaceful can be hiding dangers that might take you by surprise, such as strong currents, a cold temperature, and items below the surface.

• Even on the hottest of days, water can still be extremely cold, and you might not know the effects this can have on your body.

• If you see someone in the water, never jump in to save them. Call 999 immediately and ask for the fire service and ambulance.

• Remember, Float to Live.

Download the What3Words app.

• What3Words can be used to identify your location, or the location of an incident, to allow the emergency services to respond.

Group manager for prevention Chris Clark said: "We do want people to have fun and enjoy the summer period, but do so safely.

"We're thankful to the public for your continued support, and ask that you listen to safety advice given to you. Please always ring 999 in an emergency."