'Gusty winds' believed to cause garden waste burn to spread
Officers from Douglas and Peel, who responded to reports shortly before 4pm, believe gusty winds caused a nearby garden waste burn to spread.
When crews arrived they found the shed well alight and breathing apparatus teams used high pressure hosereels to extinguish the fire and stop it from spreading to a nearby property.
Advice has been issued for anyone having a bonfire, including:
- Ensure you build bonfires, or use any garden incinerator bins well away from buildings, hedges, sheds and any combustible materials.
- Always check the weather conditions and continue to monitor for any change in wind direction or strength.
- Never leave a fire unattended, no matter how small and ensure it is fully extinguished.
- Have a garden hose or water available nearby.
- Remember, burn only natural garden waste and NOT household rubbish, plastics or synthetic materials.
Crews were on the scene in Greeba for around one hour.
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