Fire safety advice issues after beach fire

People are being reminded of the beach code and fire safety advice for beach barbecues after a fire on Thursday.

Matthew Roger, head of operations at Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service, said fire crews were called to a small fire on Cobo beach at 21:35 BST.

He said there were no injuries and no wider risk to the public.

"While the specific cause of this fire is not known, we would remind people to follow the Beach Code, beach barbecue and contained fire safety advice, particularly as we move into the summer months," he said.

Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service said beach barbecues could be lit between 17:00 and 00:00 on the island's north and west coast beaches, excluding the Richmond end of Vazon.

It added:

• Barbecues should be lit in a small fire bowl or bucket
• Remember to have a container on hand to collect seawater to cool the barbecue
• Light below the high tide mark, at least 4m (13.12 feet) away from any vegetation and away from shingle as stones could explode if they get too hot
• Light in a spot where smoke will not disturb other people
• Safely extinguish a barbecue, embers and surrounding sand by dousing in water until they are cold.
• Dispose of the cold remnants properly by either taking them home or by putting carefully in a litter bin.

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