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'Be Responsible!' - Firefighters' Message As Discarded BBQ Causes Large Fire At Alum Bay

'Be responsible if you're having a barbecue' - that's the message from Isle of Wight firefighters.

The stark warning comes as a major incident was narrowly avoided when a discarded barbecue caused a large fire in the open at Alum Bay.

A large area of around 50m x 50m was alight -after a disposable bbq was carelessly discarded.

It set fire to hillside bushes and spread quickly.

Fortunately, thanks to the quick actions of 30 firefighters, a major incident and environmental disaster was avoided.

In total, six fire appliances, two water carriers and the police all attended.

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