Wildfire Awareness

The Cumbria Wildfire Group aims to protect the Cumbrian environment, economy and rural community by minimising the risk of wildfire occurence through the delivery of 'wildfire prevention' activities, including:

High Wildfire Risk Press Releases

The high wildfire risk press release raises awareness about the potential of wildfire occurrence at times of increased risk throughout the year. Their release is linked to the Fire Severity Index (FSI) and local weather trends and forecasting.

Cumbria Wildfire Group Press Release

A press release about the work of the Cumbria Wildfire Group was published in July 2009. You can read the CWG press release by clicking on the attachment at the bottom of the page. The press release was taken up by a number of media sources, including:

- BBC News: 'Wildfire group steps up training'

- BBC Radio Cumbria: The 'Breakfast Show' with Mike Parr

- Cumberland and West Morland Herald

To learn more about Fire Risk on Cumbria Open Access Land, click here.

To keep yourself informed about the risk of wildfire in Cumbria, access the 'Fire Severity Index'

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