Fire crews attended a large 'bonfire out of control' last week.

On Thursday, August 29, two fire crews were called to Bemerton Heath at 7pm.

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Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire which affected fence panels, some trees and other garden furniture.

(Image: Naomi Jayne Young)

On its website, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire service advise the following when lighting bonfires:

  • Site any bonfire well away from buildings, fences, trees and garden structures.

  • Have a garden hose to hand in case the fire starts to get out of control.

  • Don’t light a bonfire on a windy day, as it could flare up more than you expect.

  • Be courteous to your neighbours – if you’re planning a substantial bonfire, let them know, and stay with it at all times to ensure that it remains safe.

  • If you’re intending to have a large bonfire, use our on-line form – we often receive emergency calls from people who can see lots of smoke, and it helps us to know where this could be a controlled burn.

  • Never use flammable liquids such as petrol or paraffin to start a bonfire.

The stop message for the Bemerton Heath fire was received at 7.47pm.