"I was driving back from Hestercombe and was greeted with straw along the side of the road for miles and miles," Cassie said. After contacting the fire service, police and council, Cassie began exploring how local people could identify and report fire risks. A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "We welcome initiatives that seek to improve community awareness and resilience. "Community groups that promote fire safety, preparedness, and wildfire awareness can play an important role in helping residents understand local risks and take practical steps to reduce them. An NFCC spokesperson added: "Good land management and community awareness can play an important role in reducing wildfire risk and limiting the potential impact of fires when they occur.