Shropshire firefighters were called to three out-of-control bonfires in under two hours yesterday.
Crews dealt with blazes in Shrewsbury, Bishops Castle and Market Drayton, with fires spreading to gardens, fields and trees.
It follows repeated warnings from the fire service during the dry weather, after weeks of little rainfall.
A spokesperson urged people not to light bonfires, saying even small flames can spread dangerously fast.
Herefordshire Council celebrates Foster Care Fortnight
Herefordshire Council is proud to support Foster Care Fortnight, running from Monday 11 May to Sunday 24 May, joining organisations across the UK in raising awareness of the vital role foster carers play in the lives of children and young people.
£200K for busy city bridge that’s ‘not about to be replaced’
Herefordshire Council is to spend £200,000 this year looking into an ageing bridge near Hereford railway station, though Network Rail insists it poses no immediate danger.
Ex-councillor ‘bullied’ town clerk – but claims ‘witch hunt’
An ex-town councillor has claimed there has been “a witch-hunt” against him following a damning conduct investigation report – his fourth in as many years.
Town faces second year without a mayor
A historic Herefordshire market town faces having no mayor for the second year running.
Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.
New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
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