Hampshire crews called to fires at two nature reserves

Firefighters from across Hampshire have been tackling two fires at nature reserves in the county.

Crews were called to a site off Hook Park Road, Warsash, at 16:47 to deal with a fire involving grass and gorse.

At the height of the incident, four fire engines and four Land Rovers were on scene.

Approximately two acres of scrubland were destroyed.

Fire crews used jets and beaters to surround the blaze and remained on scene damping down, with further reinspections carried out throughout the weekend.

The cause of the fire is not known.

In a separate incident, crews were called to Forest Front Nature Reserve in Hythe at 18:14.

Six fire engines and two Land Rovers were on scene, with crews working alongside rangers from Forestry England.

By 20:25 the fire was surrounded with crews damping down with further reinspections carried out by HIWFRS and Forestry Commission rangers.

Police were informed as it’s believed the fire may have been started deliberately.

• Please take extra care if you are out enjoying our countryside this weekend.
• The extreme temperatures mean the ground is hot and dry and fires can very easily spread out of control.
• Don’t light barbecues, campfires or bonfires in the open
• Get rid of cigarettes and rubbish, including glass bottles, responsibly.