A wildfire gripped Guernsey’s souther coastline, just days after a similar blaze in Sark.
Guersney Fire & Rescue Service were called to La Corbière headland on Sunday after reports of a gorse fire.
The fire started during the weekend’s windy weather, which saw windspeeds of Force five, with gusts of Force six.
The headland’s footpaths were closed to islanders as firefighters worked to put out the fire.
Firefighters used three mainline jets and wore breathing equipment so they could safely tackle the blaze.
It was eventually extinguished late at night with fire crews leaving the scene at about 2:00 on Monday morning.
The headland and its cliff path are now reopened to the public.
Covering an area of 20,000 sq m, Friday’s fire is believed to have been one of the biggest ever seen in Sark.
The summer’s unusual and prolonged heatwaves, coupled with the windy weather experienced over the weekend increases the risk of fire.
Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service, along with Agriculture, Countryside & Land Management Services (ACLMS), have urged islanders to “Stop the Spark” in a new initiative to remind islanders that even the smallest of sparks can start destructive wildfires.
