Woodland destroyed in forest fire
A huge fire broke out at Hartlebury Common on 25th May damaging about 2000 square metres of woodland.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were alerted at about 5.50pm after receiving over 50 calls from the public.
The incident was tackled by 2 fire engines from Kidderminster and additional fire engines from Stourport, Droitwich, Worcester and Bromsgrove later joined the scene.
Chris George-Burnell from the fire service said: “With the gusty wind conditions and flames up to 35 metres high at times, crews had to work really hard to surround this fire and bring it under control.”
The cause of the fire is not known. SC George-Burnell urged members of the public to ensure that in periods of dry weather they be extra vigilant and to ensure that cigarettes and matches are disposed of properly.
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