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BBC News
20-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Wildlife habitats destroyed in Silloth sand dunes fire
Sand dunes badly damaged in a fire could take years to recover, experts have Kay, manager of Solway Coast National Landscape, said the damage caused to an area of Silloth Dunes at the weekend - roughly the size of two football pitches - was "horrifying" and had destroyed wildlife Fire and Rescue Service said it was still investigating the cause of the blaze but warned people of the risk of barbecues and camping stoves in the Kay said the area was "blackened and horrible to look at" and, while it was hoped new growth would be seen in the area within a year, it could take up to 20 years to recover completely. "We are in the season where everything is growing, birds are nesting and plants are growing," she said. "The area at the moment is blackened and horrible but we should see growth, perhaps nettles dominating, within a year - nothing special. "But it will take five to 10 years for vegetation to come back and even longer for the food chain species to come back."We could be looking at 10 or 20 years."The fire service urged people who spot wildfires to ring 999 immediately. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
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."
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Investigation started into the cause of three vehicle collision which closed A7
AN investigation has begun into the cause of a three vehicle collision, which saw a major road in Carlisle closed during rush hour earlier this week. Police are investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred on Eden Bridge, Carlisle, on the afternoon of Thursday, May 15, during rush hour at about 5.05pm. The collision involved a blue Mercedes, a green Volkswagen and a black Audi; the driver of the Volkswagen suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary for treatment. The A7 into Carlisle was closed whilst the casualty was treated by NWAS paramedics and to allow for Cumbria Fire and Rescue to make the vehicles safe before recovery was completed. Anybody who may have dashcam footage that captured the collision, or who witnessed the incident, is asked to contact the investigating officers online at quoting incident number 179 of the 15th of May 2025. You can also phone on 101, quoting the same incident reference. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
