Published: 29 September 2025
“So far this year 160 hectares of Dorset heathland have burned due to wildfire, equivalent to 225 football pitches, across 37 heaths. This is 15 times more than all the heathland burned last year.
This weekend, please avoid using disposable BBQs and lighting campfires in the countryside. Let’s protect our wildlife and beautiful landscapes together.Find out more: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/public-urged-to-help-prevent-wildfires-over-bank-holiday-weekend”