Tell Fire Service before you start controlled burns

Saturday, 15 January 2022 08:35

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service is reminding residents to notify them if conducting controlled fires.

Officers posted to social media to say they had recently attended a number of these, due to the Emergency Services Joint Control Room not being informed of burns taking place.

If you are planning a controlled burn remember to contact the Emergency Services Joint Control Room, (697327) ensure the burn is controlled and not likely to spread, have a form of extinguishing material and put thought into the location and smoke drift.

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