Uncertain or stale incident information
Wildfire incident near Melton Mowbray
Our crews are currently tackling a wildfire of approximately 10 acres, off Burton Road near Melton Mowbray. Five of our pumps and crews plus a water carrier are at the scene. Local residents should avoid the area and close windows and doors to avoid smoke inhalation. https://t.co/0WzeON2awE
Do not use this page as an emergency warning. If you see smoke or flames, or there is immediate danger, call 999 and follow emergency-service advice.
- Operational status
- ongoing
- Incident lifecycle
- uncertain
- First observed
- Last verified or updated
- Location
- Melton Mowbray (area)
- Lifecycle or correction reason
- Latest evidence is 72.4 hours old.
Approximate mapped position: 52.76, -0.89. Coordinates are deliberately reduced in precision.
Sources and evidence
- Official emergency or crisis-channel evidence: Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service —
Freshness, uncertainty and limitations
Information reflects publication-approved sources available to Wildfire Watch at the time above. It may be delayed, stale or incomplete and does not establish danger at your location.
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