West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is urging residents to be vigilant to the risk of wildfires over the coming days.

The Met Office is forecasting the risk of fire to be very high across the whole county, with temperatures set to soar.

Advice includes;

•  Don’t burnhousehold or garden waste
• Dispose of cigarettes responsibly and ensure they are fully extinguished
• Never leave a fire unattended
• If you are having a BBQ, ensure it is on a flat site, well away from a shed, trees or shrubs
• Keep children, garden games and pets well away from the cooking area
• Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby for emergencies
• Ensure the BBQ is cool before attempting to move it
• If you’re using a disposable BBQ ensure it has cooled before putting it in the bin. To avoid starting a fire you should allow it to cool for several hours and then pour copious amounts of water over it to make sure it is out before putting it in the bin.

For more advice and information you can visit the West Sussex County Council’s fire emergencies web page.