Huts destroyed after 'bonfire embers carried by high winds ignite grass'

Redcar huts have been destroyed in a fire.

Huts in Redcar were destroyed after emergency services said embers from a nearby bonfire were the cause of the incident.

On Friday, September 25, Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to huts that were well alight.

Four fire engines from Grangetown, Redcar and Thornaby attended, but the huts were destroyed by fire.

The aftermath of the fire in Redcar (Image: CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE)

The fire service are now saying that the fire was "likely caused by embers from a nearby bonfire, which were carried by high winds and ignited the grass below the huts."

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A spokesperson for Cleveland Fire Brigade said: "With bonfire season just around the corner, please stop and think.

"Fires can spread quickly, particularly in windy conditions, and the consequences can be devastating. Take pride in your community and help us prevent avoidable fires.

"If you have information about anyone deliberately starting fires, you can report it 100% anonymously to FireStoppers at firestoppersreport.co.uk."