Firefighters Battle Large Gorse Blaze in Beaulieu Late Saturday Night
On-call firefighters responded to a significant gorse bush fire on Exbury Road in Beaulieu on Saturday, 12 July.
Crews from Hardley and Beaulieu were alerted shortly before 10pm and were supported by specialist water carrier vehicle from Eastleigh.
Hose reels and jets were used to extinguish the blaze which affected a 60m by 40m area of gorse.
Firefighters dampened down the scene and arranged a reinspection in the morning before handing the incident over to Forestry England teams.
HIWFRS crews returned to station around midnight. The following day, they revisited the scene to carry out inspections and extinguish any remaining hotspots.
HIWFRS Safety Warning: Wildfire Prevention
If you see a wildfire, call 999 immediately. Use what3words to help emergency services locate it quickly.
Preventing Wildfires:
- No barbecues – Pack a picnic instead.
- Dispose of cigarettes properly.
- Take litter home – Glass can start fires.
- No campfires in the countryside.
Wildfires spread fast – keep our green spaces safe! Find more safety tips here
