A lawnmower has been destroyed by fire in Ryde this morning (Wednesday).
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says dry grass caught alight, engulfing the lawnmower.
The owner was able act quickly by moving the lawnmower to the road and away from the property.
The fire service has praised the owner for his quick-thinking.
First call of the shift dry grass caught alight inside a lawnmower, owner acted well by removing the lawnmower to the road, away from the property pic.twitter.com/xfolBXegi0
— Ryde Fire, Green watch IWFRS (@HIWFRSRYDE) June 23, 2021