VIDEO: Wildfire Vs Controlled Burn
- Rob Beeson
- May 1
- 1 min read
The below was posted on Facebook by the North York Moors Moorland Organisation on 29th April 2025:
Following on from the wildfire on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend we have had several messages asking about the difference between wildfires and controlled burns.
Our gamekeeper revisited the site and took this video to show the difference, I hope this helps and answers a lot of questions that have been asked.
The weather at the moment is still very warm and dry and with no rain in the forecast we would encourage all visitors to the moors to be extra vigilant as there is a much higher risk of wildfires.
Please come and enjoy the North York Moors, but please do take care. The majority of wildfires can be prevented so please don’t light fires or BBQs and don’t discard matches, cigarettes or glass. If you do see a fire please report it immediately to the fire service by dialing 999.
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