With spring underway and warmer weather around the corner, the Wales Wildfire Board is calling on residents and visitors to be #WildfireWise and take extra care to prevent wildfires across the countryside. It comes as part of a nationwide awareness campaign encouraging people to adopt safer behaviours during outdoor activities, particularly in grassland and mountainous areas that become increasingly dry during this time of year. In 2024, fire services across Wales responded to 977 grassfire incidents, a 47% drop on the previous year. Deliberate fires alone fell by 44%, but authorities stress that continued progress depends on public vigilance and understanding.

People planning to enjoy Wales’ great outdoors this Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to act responsibly and think carefully about the impact their actions can have on the environment, wildlife…