Heath Fire down in Poole, Dorset direction

[Matthew Arnold]

Is Steve Jeffreys still at KMC?

 

I believe he is.

[Matthew Arnold]

Another chunk of heath gone. This time Canford Heath. BBC News - New Dorset heath fire suspected 'arson'

[Matthew Arnold]

And another bit. BBC News - Dudmore Heath heath fire threatens Dorset power lines

[Matthew Arnold]

when all the wildlife has gone, they can build houses on it.

 

who started the fire again?

 

Local lads from a nearby estate. Havent caught anyone yet but last two are very similar. Set fire under or near elecy pylons.

[mendiplogs]

HI matt mate the new forestry is a nice place this is not good:thumbdown: mate lets hope they get them all the best jon

[APC]

They won't get caught. They never do. It's almost impossible to prove anything unless they get caught in the act.

[Matthew Arnold]

We are currently having scientists control burning one of our larger sites to see the effects of fire and also to gather data about humidity, water content of fuel, wind direction, extent of burning, speed, etc ,etc ,etc. The original plan was to burn Stoborough Heath (or areas of) but Natural England didn't get the licenses in time.

 

BBC News - Dorset heath land to burn for fire research

 

BBC News - Dorset heathland burning for fire research