Disposable barbecue sparks scrubland fire

Firefighters were called to an area of scrubland off Bury Road, Marchwood, at around 18:45 on Saturday (6 August).

Crews from Hightown and Redbridge attended and found grass and undergrowth well-alight. Access was difficult and the wind was causing the fire to spread.

Firefighters used beaters and one jet to put it out and left the scene shortly after 21:15.

The fire was caused by a disposable barbecue.

Crews returned the next morning for a reinspection and found a nearby tree trunk had reignited. Buckets of water and knapsacks were used to put the fire out.