FIREFIGHTERS were called to four incidents across Gwynedd, Anglesey and Kinmel Bay yesterday (February 14) and in the early hours of today.
The first was in Tudweiliog at roughly 8am, and was a kitchen fire involving an AGA cooker.
Services were then called to a controlled burning in Llangefni at about 11.20am, which had spread to a hedge and caused about eight square metres of damage.
The third incident was a rubbish fire in Caernarfon at about 7.10pm, which was believed to have been started deliberately.
Finally, one crew from Rhyl was called to a skip fire on Crugan Avenue, Kinmel Bay, at 12.29am.
The fire was accidental.
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North Wales Fire and Rescue Service emphasised how important it is to “call us before you burn” and encouraged landowners to take on board basic safety procedures before controlled burnings such as the Llangefni incident.
Dave Hughes, head of fire safety and west area, says: "Every year we are called to countless false alarms and controlled burns which have spread.
"We are urging all landowners undertaking controlled burning to notify us by calling our control room on 01931 522 006.
“This will help avoid false alarms and crews being sent out unnecessarily as well as ensuring we are ready to respond in the event of a burn getting out of control.”
More information is available on North Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s website.
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