!function(n){if(!window.cnx){window.cnx={},window.cnx.cmd=[];var t=n.createElement('iframe');t.display='none',t.onload=function(){var n=t.contentWindow.document,c=n.createElement('script');c.src='//cd.connatix.com/connatix.player.js',c.setAttribute('async','1'),c.setAttribute('type','text/javascript'),n.body.appendChild(c)},n.head.appendChild(t)}}(document);(new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb';cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb","mediaId":"baae57dd-95f9-4f99-bf1f-50ff35446652"}).render("6a55f6cfe4b09630fcd7e3bc");}); Right now, there’s an “exceptional” risk of wildfires in parts of the UK (especially the sunnier South of England and the lower parts of the Midlands). Hot, dry conditions, influenced by the back-to-back heatwaves we’ve experienced so far, are continuing into the longest period of unusually hot weather in years. That means that something as simple as a glass bottle or embers that travelled on the wind risk setting spaces like your garden aflame, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said on its site. A National Fire Chiefs Council spokesperson told the BBC: “When the weather stays hot and dry, it only takes one spark to start a wildfire. What can begin as a small fire can spread incredibly quickly, putting people, homes, wildlife and our countryside at risk.” One of the ways the LFB recommends reducing this risk is by getting rid of combustible materials (things that can easily catch fire) in your backyard. This includes keeping your grass below a certain height. Keep your grass below 7cm during periods of high wildfire risk “By removing anything flammable, like dry grass or piles of rubbish, you’re removing fuel for any wildfires,” the LFB explained. Keeping your grass below 7cm can help with that, as can removing dead leaves from areas like your gutters, positioning things like sheds and garden furniture away from your home, and cutting back trees and shrubs near your house. Ensuring your garden is watered can help, too, but be aware that many parts of the UK are currently facing hosepipe bans. “If a hosepipe ban is in place, consider using water butts or wastewater from your home to water your garden,” the LFB added. Where possible, try creating “firebreaks” around your property This involves clearing a 2-3cm space around every side of your home and garden to reduce the chances of fire spreading. Anything else? Yes. Compost heaps can be a fire hazard in gardens, so it’s best to keep them away from buildings and structures like sheds. Keep them moist and use a watering can if you’re worried it’s running dry. A “good balance” of green (plants, kitchen scraps, natural fibres, and leafy garden waste) and brown (like cardboard and shredded woody prunings) materials helps too, as does turning the heap over often. Related... UK Gardeners Warned Never To Do Three Jobs In A Heatwave Why UK Gardeners Should Put Umbrellas Over Plants This Week King Charles' Ex-Gardener Explains When You Should Prune Your Plants
Right now, there’s an “exceptional” risk of wildfires in parts of the UK (especially the sunnier South of England and the lower parts of the Midlands). Hot, dry conditions, influenced by the back-to-back heatwaves we’ve experienced so far, are continuing into the longest period of unusually hot weather in years. That means that something as simple as a glass bottle or embers that travelled on the wind risk setting spaces like your garden aflame, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said on its site. A National Fire Chiefs Council spokesperson told the BBC: “When the weather stays hot and dry, it only takes one spark to start a wildfire. What can begin as a small fire can spread incredibly quickly, putting people, homes, wildlife and our countryside at risk.” One of the ways the LFB recommends reducing this risk is by getting rid of combustible materials (things that can easily catch fire) in your backyard. This includes keeping your grass below a certain height. Keep your grass below 7cm during periods of high wildfire risk “By removing anything flammable, like dry grass or piles of rubbish, you’re removing fuel for any wildfires,” the LFB explained. Keeping your grass below 7cm can help with that, as can removing dead leaves from areas like your gutters, positioning things like sheds and garden furniture away from your home, and cutting back trees and shrubs near your house. Ensuring your garden is watered can help, too, but be aware that many parts of the UK are currently facing hosepipe bans. “If a hosepipe ban is in place, consider using water butts or wastewater from your home to water your garden,” the LFB added. Where possible, try creating “firebreaks” around your property This involves clearing a 2-3cm space around every side of your home and garden to reduce the chances of fire spreading. Anything else? Yes. Compost heaps can be a fire hazard in gardens, so it’s best to keep them away from buildings and structures like sheds. Keep them moist and use a watering can if you’re worried it’s running dry. A “good balance” of green (plants, kitchen scraps, natural fibres, and leafy garden waste) and brown (like cardboard and shredded woody prunings) materials helps too, as does turning the heap over often. Related... UK Gardeners Warned Never To Do Three Jobs In A Heatwave Why UK Gardeners Should Put Umbrellas Over Plants This Week King Charles' Ex-Gardener Explains When You Should Prune Your Plants
