Tinder dry conditions combined with windy conditions, appear to be the cause of the spread of an open ground fire at Yateley Common
The first fire services on the scene required further resources from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service, Berkshire and Surrey Fire and Rescue in all 15 appliances attended the fire. The fire service also deployed a drone to help concentrate their deployment
My Wokingham speaks to Station Manager Rowe of Hampshire Fire & Isle of Wight Fire Service
Yateley Common plays an important role in nature conservation and is protected under UK and EU law. It is also a vital recreational resource for the local community and visitors to the area. Much of the common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area (SPA) because of its importance for wildlife. It has a dense network of bridleways with many smaller paths. We ask horse riders to use designated bridleways and walkers to keep to paths. This prevents our ground-nesting birds from being disturbed.