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Fire risk prompts woodland smoking ban

DEFA issues warning following dry spell

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has issued an urgent warning after a series of wildfires.

Members of the public are advised of a 'high risk' of blazes following recent incidents on scrublands, nature reserves and around the coast.

A ban on smoking, campfires, portable stoves and barbecues is being enforced around state-owned uplands, forests and glens.

Yellow warning signs are being put up around the Island.

Tim Graham from the Manx Wildlife Trust says wildfires present a multitude of dangers:

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