Residents help fire crews tackle large wildfire in West Cumbrian town
FIRE crews in West Cumbria have been 'working hard' to tackle multiple wildfires across the county over the weekend.
One fire broke out on grassland in Silloth yesterday, May 17 with local residents praising the fire crews for the work they carried out to extinguish the fire and keep people in the area safe.
Fire engines at the scene (Image: Karl Langley) Karl Langley an eyewitness said: "I was just about to go sit out on the fronts to relax in the sun and I seen the smoke looking like it was coming from the care home where my wife worked, I panicked and quickly ran up to see if I could help."
Karl said he and another man ended up helping the fire fighters by running back and forwards to the fire engines and getting water hoses for them, he said: "They were very grateful and made sure we were kept at a safe distance and also made sure we were well hydrated with water as well."
The aftermath of some of the fire. (Image: Karl Langley) Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service have asked people to be extra careful after reports of multiple wildfires across the county.
In a statement on social media, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said: "Our dedicated crews are currently working hard to tackle multiple wildfires across the county.
"Most wildfires in the UK are caused by human activity which, coupled with the sunny weather, means it is important that you take extra care to protect our beautiful Cumbrian countryside.
"Please follow this guidance to protect against wildfires."
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