‘BEHAVIOUR IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE’

CREWS from North Wales Fire and Rescue Services were called to seven deliberate fires on one night.

Firefighters from Holyhead, Wrexham, Mold and Caernarfon responded as seven deliberate fires were set across the region between 3.50 and 10.30pm last Monday night.

A senior fire safety officer is now calling for the public to think about the consequences of their actions.

Tim Owen, Arson Reduction Manager, said: “We need residents to help reduce demand on our firefighters.”

Crews from Holyhead were called to tackle four deliberate fires set in and around Llangefni – three of which were in the Dingle Nature Reserve.

The Holyhead crew was called at 5.56, 6.38 and 7.17pm to Dingle Hill.

They were also called to a fire at Pen Derwydd, Llangefni at 7.17pm.

Firefighters from Caernarfon were called to a deliberate grass fire in Talysarn at 3.50pm.

While fire crews in Wrexham were called to Plas Madoc, at 6.41pm, to deal with a deliberately-set rubbish fire.

And firefighters from Mold were also called to a rubbish fire on the A494 at 11.40pm.

Mr Owen added: “This behaviour is completely unacceptable.

“Three of these fires were set at

The Dingle, Llangefni – an area which is closed to the public.

“The individuals setting the fires should not have even been in the area, let alone starting deliberate fires which put extra pressure on emergency services resources which are already stretched at this time.

“Deliberate fires place tremendous pressure on resources, with our crews committed for a considerable length of time trying to bring them under control – which prevents them from attending genuine emergencies.

“Actions like this do not help us keep our community safe.

“I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to parents to tell their children to stay home and impress upon them the message that lives.

“Remember – setting fires is a criminal offence and we are actively working alongside North Wales Police to combat deliberate incidents.

“Anyone with information on such crimes is advised to anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or North Wales Police on 101.

“Please follow Government and Local Authority advice about social distancing – we are staying here for you, please stay home for us.”

North Wales Police have issued an appeal for information.

Anyone with information should get in touch via 101 or using the online chat. deliberate fires endanger