Heatwaves and wildfires

During extended heatwaves and drought, the risk of wildfires increases. The impact on people and wildlife is devastating, and we all have a responsibility to do what we can to avoid them.

Please help us to protect the special habitats and wildlife in our countryside, local parks and nature reserves by following official guidelines when you visit:
 

Dispose of cigarettes responsibly

Never throw cigarette ends on to the ground. Even if they are fully extinguished, they can remain hot and can easily ignite dry vegetation. Carefully discard to avoid starting an accidental fire. 

Take a picnic, not a BBQ

Barbecues present a strong fire risk when the weather is so dry. Instead, pack a picnic and leave the barbecue behind. 

Be mindful of glass bottles and tins

Many people aren’t aware that glass bottles and jars and tin cans, if left in the sunlight, are a fire risk. Always take your litter home with you. 

Avoid parking on dry grass

If parked on dry grass, car exhausts can be hot enough to ignite the vegetation beneath them. 

If you find a wildfire, call 999

Move to a safe place, away from the smoke, and call 999. 

If visiting an NWT reserve

If you see any evidence of fire or behaviour that could lead to a wildfire on an NWT site, please report it to us immediately.