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BBC News
20-05-2025
- BBC News
Illegal New Forest campers fined as police issue fire warning
Illegal campers in a national park who started what police described as a "large" camp fire have been were discovered at the Parc Pale car park just outside Lyndhurst in the New Forest on Monday. Officers from Hampshire police and Forestry England have issued a warning about the dangers of starting fires in the forest.A statement on social media said: "A fine was issued under the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that is in place across the forest banning all open fires and BBQs." The statement continued: "It is important that everyone knows how dangerous lighting fires is especially at the moment when the forest is so dry."Fire crews in the south of England have been tackled a number of wildfires over the weekend after a period of prolonged dry said cannabis was also found in the camper's car that was seized and destroyed. In 2023, a PSPO was introduced by New Forest National Park Authority to protect wildlife and prevent in breach can be handed a fixed penalty notice of up to £100, or fined up to £1,000 if the case goes to were introduced after Forestry England reported barbecues and campfires were "happening continuously and repeatedly" in the New ForestThe police warning comes as the UK is experiencing the driest spring on record, with Hampshire seeing 20% of the average rainfall since the beginning of Saturday Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service was called to a woodland blaze at Bransgore in the New Forest which engulfed a hectare (2.5 acres) of heathland and was the latest in a series of wildfires that have hit Dorset and Hampshire during the past two months. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
ITV News
11-05-2025
- Climate
- ITV News
Large woodland fire brought under control on Dorset-Hampshire border
Fire crews have been working through the night to bring a woodland fire under control on the Dorset-Hampshire border. Firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue were called out to an area of heath, gorse and woodland at Bransgore at around 7.30pm on Saturday. Residents were advised to close doors and windows due to smoke, and asked to avoid the area around Burley Road. Hampshire fire service said water carriers and Land Rovers were used to surround and stop the blaze. The incident was scaled down overnight but a few fire service vehicles remain on the scene this morning with relief crews working to extinguish hotspots.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Crews tackle fire at derelict casino building
Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a former casino in Portsmouth. The fire broke out on the first floor of the derelict building in Osborne Road, Southsea, on Tuesday at about 17:00 BST. People working and living nearby were urged to keep doors and windows closed due to the large volume of smoke. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said crews from Southsea, Cosham, Fareham and Havant had put the fire out by 20:00. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Related internet links
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
First female chief announced for fire service
The chief fire officer (CFO) at West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service will leave her role to become the first female chief of a fire service in the neighbouring county. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton will join Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service as CFO later this year, after six years at the helm in West Sussex. "I am truly honoured and incredibly excited to begin this new role to ensure the service continues to deliver for the residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight," she said. Ms Cohen-Hatton has held many senior positions, including interim deputy CFO in Surrey, since first joining the service in South Wales. "I am incredibly proud of the time that I spent at West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, where I was equally as privileged to work with some incredible people as we worked together to deliver the Service's improvement plan," she said. "It is with a heavy heart that I leave the service, but know that I am leaving it in safe hands and I take with me many fond memories and friendships." Prior to joining the service in 2001 aged 18, Ms Cohen-Hatton was homeless for three years and would sell the Big Issue magazine. It was during her telling selling the magazine that she developed a curiosity to serve in the fire service, to help people when they needed it most. In her time working in the fire sector, Ms Cohen-Hatton has completed numerous secondments, including to the Welsh Government and His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. She has also collected awards, including the King's Fire Service Medal for distinguished service and gallantry. Neil Odin, who is stepping down as CFO in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, said: "Sabrina will bring a fresh outlook, strong leadership skills, and invaluable experience, ensuring the service continues to adapt, improve and thrive." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. From rough sleeping to advising Prince William Firefighter honoured by King for her work West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service Surrey Fire & Rescue Service
BBC News
28-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Fire chief leaves West Sussex for new role in Hampshire
The chief fire officer (CFO) at West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service will leave her role to become the first female chief of a fire service in the neighbouring Cohen-Hatton will join Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service as CFO later this year, after six years at the helm in West Sussex."I am truly honoured and incredibly excited to begin this new role to ensure the service continues to deliver for the residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight," she Cohen-Hatton has held many senior positions, including interim deputy CFO in Surrey, since first joining the service in South Wales. "I am incredibly proud of the time that I spent at West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, where I was equally as privileged to work with some incredible people as we worked together to deliver the Service's improvement plan," she said."It is with a heavy heart that I leave the service, but know that I am leaving it in safe hands and I take with me many fond memories and friendships."Prior to joining the service in 2001 aged 18, Ms Cohen-Hatton was homeless for three years and would sell the Big Issue was during her telling selling the magazine that she developed a curiosity to serve in the fire service, to help people when they needed it her time working in the fire sector, Ms Cohen-Hatton has completed numerous secondments, including to the Welsh Government and His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue has also collected awards, including the King's Fire Service Medal for distinguished service and Odin, who is stepping down as CFO in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, said: "Sabrina will bring a fresh outlook, strong leadership skills, and invaluable experience, ensuring the service continues to adapt, improve and thrive."
