Restrictions for camp-fire cooking at Fairport this week as fire service is stretched across Oxfordshire
The restriction by organisers of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention comes as Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue saw 15 separate incidents alone yesterday (Monday) associated with the continued dry weather and extreme heat.
A spokesman for the fire service said: “Whether this is just enjoying the open air, camping... or in a caravan we seriously urge everyone to take this advice and make sure that we all look out for each other.
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“Make sure you have plenty of water to hand, sunscreen lotion for every member of the family and look to take shelter at the height of the day.”
Temperatures are expected to be 30 degrees on the first day of the festival on Thursday, rising to 31 degrees on Friday and Saturday.
Fairport organisers messaged festival-goers on their Facebook page: “It’s going to be a hot festival which comes at the end of a dry summer and of course everything is parched and tinder dry.
"We would ask you to take special care this year when you are cooking and in addition to the ban we have every year on charcoal barbecues, we would be grateful if you would not bring gas barbecues either. There will be plenty of food available and plenty of choice from the caterers in the arena.”
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The fire service offered the following general advice for residents during the hot conditions:
Extinguish cigarettes properly; don’t throw the ends on the ground and never throw cigarette ends out of car window Don’t leave bottles or glass in woodland/grassland; sunlight shining through glass can start fires. Take them home and or put them in a waste or recycling bin Avoid using open fires in the countryside Only use barbecues in a suitable and safe area - never leave them unattended - dispose of the ash carefully when it is cold.
If you see a fire in the countryside, don’t attempt to tackle fires that can’t be put out with a bucket of water - leave the area as quickly as possible and report it to the Fire and Rescue Service immediately.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue asks people enjoying the outdoors to take a look at their website giving vital safety advice while out in the countryside.