Fire service says vegetation is still very dry and fires can spread quickly
Fire crews are reminding the public that vegetation on the Island remains very dry after a controlled burn became out of control in the west.
Firefighters were called out in Peel yesterday after a controlled burn of grass spread.
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service says land is still very dry despite some recent showers, and fires can spread quickly.
Anyone planning a controlled burn is reminded to control the Emergency Services Joint Control Room beforehand, keep the fire supervised and have a means of extinguishing the fire.
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