Wildfire safety tips

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are sharing safety advice to reduce the risk of wildfires. 

During hot and dry weather, even a small spark can start a fire in grass, bushes or rubbish. Fires can get out of control easily, but following safety tips can help keep everyone safe.

Simple tips everyone can follow:

Supporting everyone in your family to follow these simple tips can help keep everyone safe.

• Throw your cigarette away safely, and don't throw from your car
• Take your rubbish home - even things like glass can start a fire 
• When using a barbeque, make sure it's safe to use and follow the instructions
• Don’t dispose of any coals in your bin for at least 24 hours, and never leave a lit barbeque unattended
• Avoid bonfires, or keep bonfires small as possible and keep buckets of water or a hosepipe nearby

Crucial: Oxfordshire’s fire and rescue crews have also been sharing water safety advice linked to concerns about people getting into difficulty in the county’s waterways and lakes, or during visits to the seaside.