thursley common fire 2020

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by Approximately 40 firefighters, working on a rotational basis, continue to tackle the large fire at Thursley Common.Firefighters crewing 4 Unimog fire appliances, 4 Land Rover wildfire units, 1 high volume pump, water carriers, and command support personnel are currently in attendance to deal with the fire which covers approximately 150 hectares.Surrey Fire and Rescue Service recommends that people avoid the area whilst firefighting operations continue and continue to be mindful of the ongoing fire danger due to this extended period of dry, windy and warm weather.Kasey Beal, Assistant Chief Fire Officer said, “Our firefighters have done a tremendous job in limiting the fire spread to the commons area, and in preventing the fire from further threatening Thursley Village since the fire began late Saturday afternoon. Dan Quin, Deputy Chief Fire Officer for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service updates on next… Surrey News. At least 25 fire and rescue vehicles ranging from wildfire units, fire appliances and water carriers are being used to fight the blaze.People are warned to stay away from the Common and police are urging the public to respect cordons that are in place.⚠️** Thursley Incident update ** We are continuing to deal with the large fire and have had reports of people coming onto the Common - please stay safe and stay away from the area whilst our firefighting operations continue. Up to 50 firefighters have been on the scene this evening, with Surrey Fire and Rescue Service assisted by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and London Fire Brigade.At least 20 hectares of undergrowth and forest at the nature reserve has been alight for well over 24 hours.Surrey Police are also asking residents nearby to keep their doors and windows shut.Fire breaks have been erected and road closures are in place.Police say Thursley Road and Dye House Road remain closed and drivers in the area need to be aware that the smoke could affect visibility.They say at this stage they do not believe there are any casualties. Post author: Elstead PC Clerk; Post published: 31st May 2020; Post Category: Parish Council; Post Comments: 0 Comments; Update from Elstead Parish Council re the fire. Fire on Thursley Common / Elstead Moat. During the height of the incident on both Saturday and Sunday, neighbouring fire and rescue services – Hampshire and West Sussex – greatly assisted in the firefighting effort with additional specialised wildland firefighting equipment and personnel.Our focus remains on containing the extent of the fire to the common, and further limiting environmental impact to the National Nature Reserve.Whilst the cause of the fire is not yet known, we urge everyone to refrain from using disposable BBQs, having camp fires, and to ensure smoking materials are fully extinguished whilst enjoying the outdoors.”Enter your email address to receive new releases by email. Fire appliances and crews have been scaled back to reflect the new size of this incident. Posted by SCC ⋅ June 1, 2020. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Published This deer was rescued and is well. Update Monday 1 June 14:00. The Parish Council is continuing to liaise with fire crews, police and local councils (WBC and SCC). Latest news from Surrey County Council. Approximately 40 firefighters, working on a rotational basis, continue to tackle the large fire at Thursley Common. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has been tackling a 20-hectare blaze at Thursley Common, which sits on a nature reserve between Thursley and Elstead, since 4.35pm. The wildfire at Thursley Common has been brought under control by firefighters as they spend the fourth day of this incident patrolling the site. Taken to @wildfireaid as a precautionary measure. Thursley Common – Fire update. Post author: Elstead PC Clerk; Post published: 2nd June 2020; Post Category: Parish Council; Post Comments: 0 Comments; Elstead and Thurlsey Parish Councils are waiting for an update from the Fire and Rescue Service due sometime this morning. — Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (@SurreyFRS) May 31, 2020 Fire breaks have been put in place and roads are closed.