FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a Yate industrial estate yesterday evening following reports a lorry had caught fire.

The vehicle, parked at Dynamic Storage, a unit that rents storage space for caravans and other businesses, was alight as fire crews attended the scene at around 6pm on Tuesday evening.

Resident Mark Woodruff captured footage on a drone camera of the lorry blaze as smoke filled the air on Stover Road.

Reports on social media suggest that it took one fire crew to extinguish the blaze.

Fire warning as heatwave looms 

 

With an Amber weather warning in place for the South West from tomorrow until Saturday, Avon Fire & Rescue Service has issued top tips to help local people stay safe and help reduce the chance of grass, woodland and crop fires.

The crew warned in hot conditions, fires could develop and spread rapidly with greater severity.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service Area Manager Vaughan Jenkins said: "As the hot weather continues, I know it can be tempting to have a barbeque with friends and family, but with the ground so dry it poses a significant fire risk.

"We're asking everyone to do their bit this summer and take care to reduce the risk of fires starting in the first place.

"We will always be there if you need us in an emergency, but lets work together to make sure our resources are available for those who need us most."

Vaughan added: "If you see a grass fire, move to a safe place and call 999 immediately - don't try and tackle it yourself."

  • If you're going to have a BBQ, they are best used:
  • In your garden
  • Away from your home
  • A safe distance from anything that could catch fire, including: hedges, sheds or garden furniture
  • If using a disposable BBQ, place it on a flat, non-flammable surface and only dispose of it once it's cold.
  • Dispose of smoking materials responsibly, make sure cigarettes are fully out and cold before being put in a bin - do not drop them on the ground.
  • Pick up your litter. Don't leave bottles or glass in dry areas - sunlight shining through the glass can start a fire. Instead, dispose of them in waste or recycling bins.
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