The fire service says 15,000 square metres of heathland have been destroyed in one of two blazes.
Hampshire fire service says the blaze at the Warsash reserve destroyed 15,000 square metres of heathland
Firefighters have been tackling blazes at two nature reserves amid warnings that flames can spread easily during extreme hot weather. Separate incidents at Warsash and Hythe on Friday involved grass and gorse, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said.The fire service warned the public to take extra care if out in the countryside this weekend.It said the fire at Warsash destroyed 15,000 square metres of heathland.
The fire service issued an amber wildlife alert saying the extreme heat meant the ground was hot and dry and fires could very easily spread out of control. It asked the public not to light barbecues, campfires or bonfires in the open and to get rid of cigarettes and rubbish, including glass bottles, responsibly.
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