Ashfield firefighters in appeal over litter after fire in the open

Both fire appliances from Kirkby’s Ashfield Fire Station were called to blaze on Chapel Street.

A Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesman said: “It is believed embers from a previous fire had reignited, causing a fire to spread to a fence and hedge.

“We remind people to ensure any ashes are cold before disposing of them into your plastic wheelie bin or garden.”

And a station spokesman said: “During this hot weather it can be physically demanding dealing with these fires, most are unnecessary.

“Please consider how you dispose of cigarettes, glass bottles etc this can be a cause of fires in the open.

“Also please speak to your loved ones about setting fires. It can have severe consequences if they get a criminal record for arson – flames are not games.”

The incident happened on Friday, July 6, at about 1.45pm.

Coun Richard Tempest-Mitchell, Mansfield Council member for Lindhurst, added: “It's warm and dry, folk. Please don't cause small fires that distract our amazing Fire Fighters from house fires. Children may die.”