Wallsend Fire and Rescue responded to an address in Birmingham Gardens on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, around 2:25 pm after receiving reports that a resident was starting fires using accelerant despite a Total Fire Ban.
Upon arriving at the location, firefighters discovered a male burning grass in his front yard. When questioned about his actions, the man stated that it was too difficult to use a lawn trimmer.
Crews informed the resident that lighting fires is a violation that could result in an on-the-spot fine of $2,200 and quickly extinguished the fire.
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