This afternoon crews were sent to Earl Shilton to put out a large grass fire.
Leicestershire Fire Control have released a warning that they are very busy dealing with grass fires across the county.
Three fire engines were called to Clickers Way this afternoon to extinguish a large grass fire in the fields near Earl Shilton.
The control room have said that the dry weather increases the risk of grass fires becoming significant incidents.
We are very busy dealing with grass fires all over the county. Due to dry weather the risk of grass fires becoming significant incidents. Please take care when out and about in the dry weather.
— Leicestershire Fire Control (@LFRSFireControl) August 8, 2022
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