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BBC News
16-05-2025
- BBC News
'Two groups' starting Worksop fires, say Bassetlaw police
Two groups of people are starting fires in a town and "putting lives at risk", Nottinghamshire Police least 18 fires have been fought in open spaces across Worksop in the past two weeks, including five incidents in just over two hours on Monday Police said it was "actively investigating" the series of Inspector Rob Harrison told the BBC on Friday Worksop residents would see a "visible presence" in an attempt to stamp out the arsons. He said the force believed "two groups" in the Worksop area were behind the spate of fires."Most of them are hedges and grass fires which spread rapidly, especially with this nice weather we're having," he added."We're putting in extra patrols, you'll see a visible presence around the affected areas, working through CCTV, working with local partners and fire and rescue services to get to the bottom of what's happened." While no-one has been hurt, newly installed play equipment has been damaged, and those living nearby have been left Fire and Rescue Service has called on Worksop residents to report anyone starting fires, and to take district manager Adrian Brizzolara said: "We are asking everyone to be extra cautious - the hot, dry weather means even a small spark can turn into a large fire within minutes."Wildfires can spread rapidly, which we have seen recently in Worksop, and as such, it poses a serious risk to people, wildlife and property."Bassetlaw District Council has said it was "extremely shocked and disappointed" at damage being caused to its open spaces. Insp Harrison called on the perpetrators to "stop immediately".He said: "You're putting lives at risk, it's extremely dangerous, it's causing untold damage to local parkland, golf courses, play equipment, and it's only a matter of time before something more tragic happens."
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Worksop hit by latest in a series of fires
Firefighters say they have dealt with another fire in Worksop after a spate of outbreaks during the hot Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said it was called at about 22:06 BST on Wednesday to a fire at Peaks Hill Farm, Carlton service added two fire engines from Worksop Fire Station attended the blaze, which was described by NFRS as a "small fire in the open".Firefighters were called out to 16 fires in the open in the town within the space of a week, it was confirmed on Tuesday, which included five incidents in just over two hours on Monday. Fires fought on Monday alone included grass, undergrowth and hedgerows alight in Rayton Farm Lane, two trees on fire in Ambleside Grange, burning rubbish in a woodland off Curzon Drive, an unattended bonfire at Hannah Park and a playground blaze in Prospect Bassetlaw district manager Adrian Brizzolara called on people to be "extra cautious", as the hot weather means a small fire can turn into a large fire "within minutes"."Wildfires can spread rapidly, which we have seen recently in Worksop, and as such, it poses a serious risk to people, wildlife and property", he added.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
'Serious risk' warning over repeated fires in Worksop
Emergency services have issued a warning following a spate of fires across a town in were called out to 16 fires in the open in Worksop within the space of a week, it was confirmed on Tuesday, which included five incidents in just over two hours on investigation was launched into reports of arson and a plea was made for residents to take extra care outdoors as the hot dry weather had made grass and woodland "more vulnerable to ignition".Just hours after the alert, crews were again called to Worksop after a motorcycle was reported to be on fire in Larwood Avenue at about 21:00 BST. Fires fought on Monday alone included grass, undergrowth and hedgerows alight in Rayton Farm Lane, two trees on fire in Ambleside Grange, burning rubbish in a woodland off Curzon Drive, an unattended bonfire at Hannah Park and a playground blaze in Prospect Park. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's Bassetlaw district manager Adrian Brizzolara asked people to report deliberate fire starting to he added accidental fire risk was heightened due to the said: "We are asking everyone to be extra cautious - the hot, dry weather means even a small spark can turn into a large fire within minutes."Wildfires can spread rapidly, which we have seen recently in Worksop, and as such, it poses a serious risk to people, wildlife and property." Nottinghamshire Police said it was "working closely" with the brigade to investigate reports of arson, while Bassetlaw District Council said it was "extremely shocked and disappointed" at damage caused to its open about the damaged play equipment, councillor for environment Darren Palk said: "It is heart-breaking when a mindless incident like this happens and robs a community of something that would bring fun and enjoyment to lots of young people."
