The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident due to multiple call-outs 'placing significant pressure on operational resources'. Crews are currently in attendance at a fire in Sherwood Pines, with six fire engines and a water carrier. Firefighters continued to dampen down at a major woodland fire in Rainworth, which began the day before.
Nottinghamshire Fire Service Declares Major Incident
UKPulse News DeskNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident due to multiple call-outs, with crews attending a fire in Sherwood Pines and another in Rainworth.
- A major incident has been declared by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service due to multiple call-outs.
- Crews are attending a fire in Sherwood Pines and another in Rainworth.
- The fire service is operating with very limited resources and reduced pump availability.
Why this matters: The declaration of a major incident may lead to delayed response times to further incidents.
What this means for you: If you live in Nottinghamshire, be aware of the dry conditions and take extra care when disposing of cigarettes or having outdoor fires.