Police have issued a wildfire warning after bonfires were reported on the fells near Lancaster.
They received reports of fires being lit and having outdoor barbeques taking place on Harrisend Fell on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, as people take advantage of the warm weather.
PC Charlotte Jolleys from the Rural Task Force said: ‘’Whilst we appreciate people are wanting to enjoy the good weather we currently have, we ask that everyone does this responsibly.
‘’The whole of the Bowland Area is currently high risk of wildfire as per the Natural England Fire Severity Index.
‘’Wildfires have the potential to destroy homes, property, landscapes and wildlife, which is why it is vital people are vigilant under these conditions.
‘’Please share this message with friends and family to make them aware also.
‘’If anyone does see any outdoor fires, please report them to us.’’
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue added: ‘’We want people to stop using disposable barbecues in the countryside to reduce the amount of harm caused by wildfires.
‘’Wildfires are easily started and can spread rapidly putting people, property and infrastructure at risk. The terrain makes them challenging to firefight and demands large amounts of our resources, as well as from the resources of our partners.
‘’Lancashire knows only too well the devastating effects of wildfires following a fire on Winter Hill near Bolton in summer 2018 which destroyed 18 square kilometres of moorland. Despite this, we continue to experience avoidable fires in open spaces across the county, causing long-lasting harm to wildlife, habitats, and biodiversity.
‘’The threat to the environment and our communities can be significantly reduced if people enjoy Lancashire’s great outdoors without using disposable barbecues.’’
Convoy to pass through Lancaster for ‘Last Ride Home’ in memory of Hairy Biker
Crews tackle camper van blaze on M6 near Lancaster
Kids as young as 10 involved in anti-social behaviour in Lancaster city centre
Morecambe allotment ‘sanctuary’ opens to help with wellbeing of veterans
Luxury house prize draw raises £4.5m towards Eden Project Morecambe
Champion of Parkinson's sport and Morecambe FC receives MBE
Frontierland developer search "in its final stages"
Tour de France and Eden Project among priorities as Lancaster City Council sets out two-year vision
Crews called to fire at Midland Hotel in Morecambe
Morecambe man charged with house burglary and possession of knife in public
City set for busy weekend with Pride, Lancaster Day, music festival and World Cup kick-off
International Market to return to Morecambe Promenade
Up to 93 new homes near Lancaster recommended for green light despite hundreds of objections
Public invited to official launch of revamped Lancaster tennis courts
Plans to revamp former Lancaster antiques centre recommended for green light
Parents in Lancaster and Morecambe warned of ‘potential dangers’ after unsafe squishy toys seized
M6 closed near Lancaster due to jack-knifed HGV
LISTEN: Lancaster men's mental health champion speaks out during awareness month
Update on building safety work at ex-social club as Lancaster pub set to reopen
Gaming centre opens its doors in Lancaster
