Firefighters tackle grass fire in South Way, Abbots Langley

The fire service attended South Way in Abbots Langley, where firefighters found grass well alight yesterday at around 4pm.

A video taken by passer-by Andrew Lachlan shows the land lit up in flames with a crackling sound.

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The fire off South Way. Credit: Andrew Lachlan Photography

Crews from Watford, Garston and Rickmansworth brought it under control with hoses and beaters by 4.45pm.

The fire service says it believes the fire was started accidentally but a spokesperson did not say what it believed caused it.

A firefighter in the field. Credit: Andrew Lachlan Photography

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Following a spell of hot and dry weather, firefighters in Hertfordshire have warned people to be responsible, saying: “The extended hot weather means that the grass is very dry and the risk of fires spreading is incredibly high right now.

“Please don’t use disposable barbecues in your gardens, parks, and green spaces."

The extended hot weather means that the grass is very dry and the risk of fires spreading is incredibly high right now. Please don’t use disposable barbecues in your gardens, parks and green spaces.

For more health and safety advice, visit: https://t.co/yDVZj3UsSa pic.twitter.com/hzbupNIbpk

— Herts Fire & Rescue (@HFRS) August 2, 2022

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