Island charities join forces in wildfire warning

Three Island charities have issued a joint warning about wildfires in this spell of hot weather.

Manx National Heritage, Manx Wildlife Trust and Manx BirdLife are urging the public to take special care in the countryside after two recent fires.

They're warning even a small spark can quickly turn into a serious blaze which threatens wildlife, heritage sites and nesting birds.

You're being asked not to light fires or barbecues near dry vegetation, throw away cigarettes or park on long dry grass.