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Yahoo
12-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Fire service issues safety plea after hosepipe ban
People are being urged to take extra care to avoid sparking a fire after a hosepipe ban came into force. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service issued the warning after months of extremely hot and dry weather prompted Yorkshire Water to impose restrictions. A spokesperson said the dry conditions meant the chances of fires starting outdoors were much higher, but reassured residents the ban would not impact their ability to respond to emergencies. "With the Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban now in place, we're all being asked to think a bit differently about how we use water and we'd also ask you to think about how you can help us by reducing fire risks too," they said. "Every small fire has the potential to grow fast in hot, dry weather so let's work together to prevent them before they start." They called on the public to take home litter, especially glass bottles and jars, avoid having bonfires and dispose of cigarettes properly. People have also been advised to keep barbecues away from sheds, hedges and fences; and not use disposable barbecues in parks, open spaces or on dry grass. The hosepipe ban came into force across the region on Friday, with water bosses saying they expect in to last until winter. The restrictions mean more than five million householders have been barred from using hosepipes for activities such as watering the garden, washing the car or filling a paddling pool. UK's first hosepipe ban 'to last until winter' Fire crew response to moorland blaze scaled back North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Bonfire warning after fire spreads to three Wormingford gardens
A fire service has issued a warning about lighting bonfires during the hot spell after a blaze got out of control and spread to three County Fire and Rescue Service were called to Wormingford, Colchester, after reports of trees and shrubs on manager Nick Singleton said: "When we arrived the bonfire had spread through some dry conifers, along hedgerow and into three gardens. When burning bonfires, weather conditions are important. If it's hot, dry and windy - we'd advise not to burn bonfires."It only takes an ember to get picked up by wind and for a fire to spread." The fire service advises anyone planning a bonfire to site it well away from houses, garages, sheds, fences, overhead cables - as well as trees and says never to leave a bonfire unattended and make sure stacks are must be kept supervised around planned fires - and the fire service also warned people not to use flammable liquids to light fires, or burn foam-filled furniture, paint or aerosols. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CBS News
22-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Slightly cooler temperatures for the Denver metro area Sunday ahead of a cold front
Relief from the heat is on the way. A cold front arrives Sunday night into Monday, bringing temperatures down into the upper 70s and low 80s to start the work week. The drop in temperature may be the best way to start the work week! CBS Before the cold front arrives, however, temperatures will climb into the low 90s Sunday. There is a marginal chance for severe storms in the far southeast corner of the state. The rest of the state remains dry, and fire danger is high across the state, with a Red Flag Warning in effect in the high country and on the western slope until 10 p.m. Sunday. CBS We will also see the chance for afternoon rain and thunderstorms, which will be a welcome sight. The cooler weather sticks around for the week with a daily chance of showers and thunderstorms until Thursday, when we begin to warm back up and dry out. Thankfully, there are no triple-digit temperatures in the near future! CBS
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Wildfire warnings for NI as high temperatures continue
New warnings for wildfires have been issued as high temperatures are set to is a yellow warning for wildfires from the National Hazards Partnership in place from Thursday across Northern Ireland, meaning there is a likelihood of manageable warning is set to be elevated to amber on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, meaning an increased risk of difficult-to-control Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has appealed for people to follow advice to keep Northern Ireland safe from wildfires. This includes no BBQs or campfires in the countryside and to not drop cigarettes or matches. A prolonged spell of dry, sunny, and warm weather is set to last into next climbed into the low 20s on Tuesday in the west, well above the May average of high pressure dominating, this trend is set to continue for the rest of this week, and over the coming days will seen plenty of sunshine with temperatures climbing close to the mid-20s inland and towards the areas will typically be cooler with thermometers reaching the mid-to high weekend will offer more of the same with temperatures of about 23-24C in the west, and around 18C along the ahead, the settled weather is set to persist into early next week although there is some uncertainty later in the week as high pressure begins to shift. The RNLI has warned of the dangers of entering the water during spells of good Byrne, RNLI water safety lead, urged the public to be aware of the dangers, know their limits and not to take risks. "Go with others and look out for each other. Make sure your phone is charged so you can call for help if you come across anyone who needs it," she said. Swimmers have also been warned of the dangers of being tempted to swim in quarry in quarries can be extremely cold, deep and contain hidden hazards such as abandoned machinery and ledges. Hosepipe ban In the Republic of Ireland, where similar conditions are persisting, several areas are under hosepipe ban include Mildford in Donegal, Mulligan in Westmeath, and Kells-Oldcastle in County Meath. Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has urged communities across Donegal to make every effort to conserve and reduce water usage. Meanwhile residents on County Galway's Inis Óirr are facing night time restrictions in order to protect the island's water supply.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Cumbria 'extreme wildfire risk' warning issued by fire service
An "extreme wildfire risk" warning has been issued covering an entire county as temperatures a Met Office alert, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said grass and other vegetation were extremely dry and urged anyone who spotted a fire to call 999. The service said it was putting up notices in car parks, on footpaths and on fence posts throughout the county warning people not light open fires or said crews had already dealt with a number of blazes and urged people to alert them of "anything or anyone near the fire in immediate danger". A spokesman for the service said: "If you spot a wildfire, get to a safe place and call 999, telling us as much as you can about the location - What3Words is very helpful."Also the direction of the fire and what is burning."When the wildfire risk has reduced the warning notices will be taken down."He added that, with dry conditions forecast, it was important to be wary and protect the "beautiful Cumbrian landscape". Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
