Despite a ban on BBQs and campfires on Forestry England land, many have recently been found discarded and in some cases left smoldering, posing a major risk to the surrounding countryside
With many fires in the last couple of weeks that could have been avoided, the Isle of Wight council are reminding Islanders and visitors of the increased risk of wildfires
Blackgang Chine say that as well as having additional safety measures in place, these have been discussed and approved by Hampshire and IW Fire and Rescue Service
The initiative is the latest collaboration between the two emergency services - launched to improve survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests