- Poole Quay and Bournemouth seafront fireworks were cancelled this week (Bournemouth for the second week running) because a single stray spark could spark wildfires and would further strain emergency services.
- Officials say most residents support the decision even though some are disappointed — the priority was public safety and keeping firefighters free to respond to emergencies.
- A nearby New Forest blaze has burned about 1.6 sq km over 10 days, costing thousands of firefighter hours, and the government sent a rare emergency mobile alert warning of a "very high" wildfire risk (disposable barbecues were also briefly banned).
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