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Roadside signs urge visitors to help prevent North Yorkshire wildfires
['Francis Redwood']
York Press | News
Temporary fire alerts are being displayed across North Yorkshire to highlight the dangers of wildfires, particularly those started by campfires and disposable barbecues in remote, dry areas.
Carl Les, leader of North Yorkshire Council, said: "North Yorkshire is home to some of the country's most beautiful and treasured landscapes, and we want everyone to enjoy them safely.
The campaign is a collaboration between the North York Moors National Park Authority, North Yorkshire Council, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Forestry England, and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.
Derek Twine, chair of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, said: "By installing these signs at key locations around the Dales, we are reinforcing a simple but vital message—don't spark disaster.
"Everyone coming into a National Park has a part to play in preventing wildfires by taking their litter home, disposing of cigarettes safely, and never lighting barbecues or campfires."