Warning after lawn mower overheating causes fire at Rugby beauty spot

Staff at the beauty spot said the fire spread quickly, but nobody was hurt.

They said: “It's shocking to see the damage caused by the fire at Draycote Water today (Monday) and how quickly it spread, it was started by the heat of a lawnmower.

"It is all out now and no one was hurt or any major damage, thanks to the quick response from the fire service.

"This incident is a stark reminder of how easily fires can start, especially with dry conditions. We urge everyone to remember the importance of fire safety and to never have fires or barbecues on-site at Draycote Water or our other sites. Let's all do our part to protect our beautiful natural spaces.”

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