Best advice for the warm weather this summer

With temperatures surpassing 30°C this summer, it’s important that you take measures to stay safe.

Hot and dry conditions equal a higher fire risk, so more important than ever for you to stay safe in the heat.

During heatwaves, Freebridge's Health and Safety Team advise that you:

• Do not drop cigarettes or matches onto dry grass, soil, or other outdoor areas.
• Make sure cigarettes are fully out before throwing them away.
• Never throw cigarettes from car windows, as they can easily start roadside fires.
• Do not leave bottles, glass, or other reflective items on grass or in gardens, as they can contribute to fires in strong sunlight.
• Do not use BBQs in parks, fields, open grassland, or wooded areas.
• If using a disposable BBQ, make sure it is raised off the ground and fully cooled before disposal.
• Take extra care when using BBQs, fire pits, or bonfires near homes, sheds, fences, dry grass, or open land.
• Do not use charcoal BBQs, fire pits, or patio heaters on balconies.
• Avoid driving on long, dry grass and fields. Your vehicle's exhaust can reach more than 1,000 degrees. If you must drive in grassy areas, do not leave your engine running when parked.
• Use caution when using a petrol-powered lawnmower and/or a strimmer, as hot engines can be a fire risk.

For more information, you can click here to get the latest safety advice from Norfolk Fire and Rescue.