Smoke Over Birkdale: Fire Crews Tackle Blaze on Sand Dunes

 

This afternoon, concerned members of the public noticed smoke rising on the dunes adjacent to the Weld Road/Coastal Road roundabout. 

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were quickly called, and they soon attended the scene to deal with the blaze. Minutes later, Sefton Coastal Rangers followed close behind to monitor the activity.

While the quick action of the public, firefighters, and rangers prevented today's dune fire from spiralling out of control, it serves as a stark reminder of how fragile our beautiful coastline truly is. In dry spells, a single spark can devastate local wildlife habitats in minutes.

A huge thank you goes out to the teams at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and the Sefton Coastal Rangers for protecting our dunes today.

If you are heading out to the coast this week, please remember to keep it safe, leave the BBQs at home, and report any signs of smoke immediately.