Field Fire
Firefighters have been dealing with a large field fire in Great Braxted this evening.
The fire was affecting three acres of farmland but crews worked quickly and expertly to contain it.
Station Manager John Warmann said: “Crews arrived, got to work and did a great job to stop it spreading further.
“This is a reminder to people to please be careful in this dry weather and follow our prevention advice.”
How you can prevent wildfires
- Take your litter home.
- Discard of cigarettes carefully. Never throw cigarette ends on the ground or out of car windows.
- Glass in direct sunlight can cause fires - ensure there is none lying around.
- Don’t have campfires or barbecues in the countryside. Only have them in safe designated areas.
- Avoid having bonfires in very dry weather. If you must have a bonfire, follow our bonfire safety advice
- Talk to your children about the dangers of playing with fire and matches. Keep matches and lighters stored well away from children and teenagers.
After the record-breaking wildfires of 2022, we made major changes to how we prepare for and respond to wildfires.
Smarter firefighting on the ground
Our new wildfire strategy focusses on controlling the fire from the tail and flanks, a proven method that narrows the fire front and brings it under control faster and more safely. It also reduces the intense physical demands on crews, allowing us to respond more sustainably during prolonged incidents.
To support this, we’ve invested in new equipment including: lightweight wildfire helmets for comfort and endurance and high-powered wildfire blowers to influence fire direction.
