Warning after discarded cigarette end found on tinder dry Doncaster moor
The warning comes amid a series of wildfires in Doncaster
Fire chiefs in Doncaster have issued a warning after a discarded cigarette end was found on tinder dry moorland in the city.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews made the discovery at Hatfield Moor - amid a series of recent woodland and wildfire blazes in the area.
A spokesperson said: “Hatfield Moors represent the largest area of raised bog wilderness in lowland Britain at 2,887 hectares in size.
“The site is internationally important, both as an example of a lowland raised mire and for its breeding nightjars.
“Yet today, we found this - when the ground is so dry.
“Please protect our beautiful open spaces - take rubbish with you, dispose of cigarettes properly - and no BBQs.”
On Monday, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue sent five engines to deal with a wildfire on Wellingley Lane in Tickhill.
And arsonists have been blamed for a fire in woodlands, at Woodfield Way in Balby.