Firefighters were called to a fire in Abbey Fields yesterday (July 22) to deal with a fire caused by children.

An area of grass and rubbish had been deliberately set on fire and police have been informed.

Two unattended disposable barbeques - not allowed in the park - were also dealt with.

"Whilst we are attending fires that have been deliberately set, we are not available to respond to incidents where life and property are in immediate danger," a Kenilworth Fire Station statement said.



Two disposable BBQ's were also removed (image via Kenilworth Fire Station)

"With the dry grass, winds and warm weather, small fires like this can spread very quickly, resulting in damage to wildlife and property.

"Large grass fires require a large number of firefighters to contain which has knock on effects to the service we can provide to the people of Warwickshire.

"They can also put the lives of the firefighters tackling the fire in danger."

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