Every year, we see grass fires devastate swathes of landscape. Not all are set deliberately, but many of these fires are preventable and caused by our behaviour.
All damage wildlife and habitats, and put the lives of firefighters and people in neighbouring communities at risk.
South Wales Police community safety manager Gareth Prosser, the force lead for grass fires, said: “Causing deliberate grass fires is a criminal offence which is classed as arson.
“Grass fires pose a direct threat to life, as well as causing a massive disruption to communities, destruction of property, damage to land, degradation of the environment, danger to a huge variety of wildlife, and also health concerns through smoke inhalation, which can cause respiratory issues – especially for vulnerable people.
“In South Wales Police, we will be taking a proactive stance in dealing with deliberate grass fires with extra patrols being carried out.
“If you have any information about grass fires being deliberately set, please do let us know. If you see a fire, call 999 and ask for the fire service.”
Information and suspicious activity can be reported to us – or to Crimestoppers, 100% anonymously, via 0800 555 111.
f you see a fire, or anyone starting a fire, call 999 immediately.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub CGC / MAWW Fire and Rescue
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