Wildfires 2023 (to date)

Reference: 

1305

Request detail: 

I’m trying to collate some figures about wildfires, and I was hoping you might be able to tell us how many wildfires the service has tackled so far this year?

Response detail: 

Thank you for your Freedom of Information request. I can confirm that Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have recorded no (zero) wildfires this year (to date) as defined by the following criteria outlined in our Operational Procedural Guidance:

  • Involves area greater than 1 Hectare.
  • 4 or more appliances attended.
  • 6+ Hours of resources committed.

Information Released: 

Yes

Received: 

Monday, 17 July, 2023

Responded: 

Friday, 28 July, 2023

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