Guernsey’s firefighters have been called out to Delancey Park to deal with three separate fires today.

Investigations into how the fires started are “ongoing” said a spokesperson.

“We sometimes deal with wildfires that we suspect are lit deliberately,” said the Fire and Rescue Service.

“It goes without saying that intentionally starting a fire is, of course, illegal and highly dangerous.”

The GFRS has also re-issued advice about preventing wildfires, as the island remains “very sensitive to catching fire due to the current conditions”.

The “simple steps” to prevent wildfires include never throwing cigarette ends onto the ground, using bins or taking litter home, and disposing of glass bottles and other rubbish responsibly.

Discarded glass bottles and tins were blamed for the wildfire in Little Sark earlier this summer, which scorched large swathes of land.

After that fire had been extinguished, glass bottles, drinks cans, other tins, bits of bikes and other rubbish, along with some bullets believed to be left over from the German Occupation during the Second World War, were exposed.

Think before you burn. Think before you bin. Think before you throw. Stop the spark.

Guernsey fire and rescue service

Earlier this summer, Les Britzman, Chief Fire Officer, Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service, said: “Many outdoor fires are preventable.

“We are asking islanders to think carefully about how their actions could impact the countryside and surrounding communities, particularly during periods of prolonged dry weather. Taking a few simple precautions can make a significant difference.”

David Hubert, Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services, added: “Our countryside is one of the Bailiwick’s greatest assets. Fires can cause lasting damage to habitats, wildlife and landscapes which may take years to recover. By working together and taking simple preventative measures, we can all help protect these important spaces.”

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