THE fire service is reminding the public of potential dangers as the lockdown is scaled back.
Outdoor fire incidents in Cumbria rose by 79 per cent during May, with the majority taking place due to barbecues and camping. Cumbria Fire Service have issued public safety information regarding camping and barbecues during the summer and warned of potentially dangerous littering. Visit cumbria.gov.uk/cumbriafire/services/safetyathome.
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