Town hit by latest in a series of fires

Firefighters say they have dealt with another fire in Worksop after a spate of outbreaks during the hot weather.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said it was called at about 22:06 BST on Wednesday to a fire at Peaks Hill Farm, Carlton Road.

The service added two fire engines from Worksop Fire Station attended the blaze, which was described by NFRS as a "small fire in the open".

Firefighters were called out to 16 fires in the open in the town within the space of a week, it was confirmed on Tuesday, which included five incidents in just over two hours on Monday.

Fires fought on Monday alone included grass, undergrowth and hedgerows alight in Rayton Farm Lane, two trees on fire in Ambleside Grange, burning rubbish in a woodland off Curzon Drive, an unattended bonfire at Hannah Park and a playground blaze in Prospect Park.

NFRS's Bassetlaw district manager Adrian Brizzolara called on people to be "extra cautious", as the hot weather means a small fire can turn into a large fire "within minutes".

"Wildfires can spread rapidly, which we have seen recently in Worksop, and as such, it poses a serious risk to people, wildlife and property", he added.

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