Drone footage shows damage caused by wildfire
Firefighters have released drone footage showing the damage caused by a wildfire in woodland.
The wildfire at Bardon Hill in Coalville, Leicestershire, broke out at 20:00 BST on Wednesday 2 April.
At its height, the fire was spread over an area of peat land covering 2,691 sq ft (250 sq m) before it was brought under control and the incident scaled down.
However, on Sunday, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it would still send firefighters to the area for several more days to make sure any pockets of heat did not reignite.
Chris MartinThe Leicestershire wildfire was one of dozens to break out after dry weather led the Met Office to issue an amber wildfire alert covering large parts of the country on 1 April.
Northern Ireland has since declared a major incident after 146 wildfires broke out since Thursday, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said it attended more than 40 blazes across the county over the weekend, with further fires reported in Scotland.
A spokesperson for the National Forest urged people to be cautious in the open countryside during dry weather.
They added: "We are deeply saddened by the recent fire at Bardon Hill in Leicestershire, which sits on the edge of the National Forest.
"While this particular site is not land owned or managed by the National Forest Company, it is part of the wider forest landscape we are all working to protect and enhance.
"This incident highlights the very real danger that fire poses to our woodlands and wildlife, especially during periods of prolonged dry weather."
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