FIRE CREWS were called to a wildfire last week, with the cause to be determined.
The incident took place near Cottage Lane, off Green Park, just after 3pm on Tuesday, August 9.
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Caversham Road, Wokingham Road, Wokingham, Crowthorne, Bracknell, Whitley Wood and Theale fire stations were sent to the scene.
Also attending was an Incident Command Unit, as well as off-road vehicles and a six-wheel-drive pump.
Four officers and crews from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were also present.
The crews used three main jets, two hose reels, water backpacks, beaters and two pumps drawing water from the River Thames to extinguish the fire.
Crews were on the scene for seven hours and 30 minutes before returning to the scene on Wednesday morning to check for hotspots.
The service has issued advice during the current heatwave as the hot, dry weather makes the ground more susceptible to wildfires.
They urge people not to dispose of used cigarettes on the ground, and ensure they have been extinguished before throwing them away.
Avoid lighting open fires in the countryside.
Glass, and other reflective materials, can start fires if left in direct sunlight. To avoid this, ensure that these items are disposed of carefully and are not left in the sun.
Call 999 if you encounter a wildfire, noting the location of the fire and meeting them at a designated safe-point. Do not attempt to tackle the blaze yourself.
