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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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Hot weather warning after large open land blaze
Firefighters have issued a hot weather warning in Jersey after tackling a large blaze on open land. Jersey Fire Service said it was called to Greve de Lecq at about 16:00 BST on Thursday to the incident which covered an area measuring 20m by 100m (65ft by 328ft). A Facebook post from the service said two crews extinguished the flames and remained at the scene to make the area safe. The service added people should take extra caution while visiting open land during the current spell of hot weather as fires could "ignite easily and spread rapidly in dry conditions". More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Weather advice issued as hot weekend forecast Islanders urged to help prevent wildfires What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? Jersey Fire Service
BBC News
6 days ago
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Islanders invited to take part in Jersey sea challenge
Charities are challenging islanders to take part in an annual sea Hospice Care and National Trust for Jersey are inviting people to swim, paddle, kayak or surf a different bay each day in the fundraiser beginning on 29 year the 30 Bays in 30 Days challenge was extended by a month to continue throughout July and August so more people could take part, the charities the opening swim on Sunday 29 June at 09:00 BST and the closing swim on Friday 29 August at 17:30 will take place at Greve De Lecq beach. Participants can either choose their favourite bays or they can experience all 30 shown on a map designed for the Le Maistre, chief executive of the National Trust for Jersey, urged islanders to "celebrate and enjoy our beautiful island in this fun and unique way".Marina Brockbank, community engagement officer for Jersey Hospice Care, said it was "a great way to enjoy our island and raise vital funds for two local charities".
