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BBC News
17 hours ago
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Surrey campfire warning after second wildfire in a week
A fire chief has issued a further warning about wildfires after a second blaze caused by a campfire in the space of a Fire and Rescue Service said the fire at Churt Common, near Frensham, on Tuesday was caused by an "out-of-control campfire" that spread to an area of roughly one acre (0.4 hectares).It comes after a separate wildfire in Blackheath Common, near Guildford, that spread to nearly 10 acres (four hectares) on Friday and was also caused by a Crow, incident commander at the Churt Common fire, said: "Lighting campfires, especially during hot, dry weather is a huge wildfire risk." He added: "Even if you think the campfire is fully out, there's still a risk."Two fire engines and nine wildfire units were called to the Churt Common fire, while two fire engines, a water carrier and special off road vehicles attended the Blackheath Common Crow also urged parents to speak to their teenage and young adult children about the risks of setting campfires.
BBC News
15-07-2025
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Guildford wildfire was 'accidental', Surrey fire service says
A wildfire that swept through land near Guildford in Surrey has been put out, and was caused by accident, firefighters fire crews were sent to deal with the blaze, which broke out at about 16.20 BST in the Sandy Lane area on broke out in fields next to Picards Farm House, but no buildings were Fire and Rescue Service said on Tuesday that the fire had been put out. In a statement, it said: "We left the scene at approximately 07:46am this morning, following a reinspection."The fire was confirmed as accidental."
