Susan Glover

#Arson #Wildfires ⚠️ Heads up, everyone – in case you missed this recent development: Police and farmers across parts of the UK (especially England and Scotland) have been warning about a suspected TikTok trend linked to deliberate fire-setting. It’s been associated with a series of arson attacks on hay and straw stacks, as well as some field and grass fires during this hot, dry spell. Reports describe a possible challenge encouraging people to “set fire to as much stuff as possible,” including agricultural materials. One farmer near Musselburgh, Scotland, believes a blaze that destroyed a large portion of a 60-acre barley field may have been connected to it. Similar concerns have been raised about overnight haystack fires in northern England. There’s also speculation (still under investigation, with no confirmed evidence yet) that some of the recent West Midlands grass and garden fires could be tied to A-level results day celebrations involving burning revision notes – another TikTok-style craze. These incidents are particularly dangerous right now because dry conditions allow small fires to spread quickly into larger ones, risking homes, livestock, farmland, and lives. Please: • Don’t take part in or share any fire-related challenges • Stay vigilant in rural or agricultural areas • Report suspicious activity to the police Deliberately starting fires is reckless, illegal, and can have serious consequences. Share this so more people are aware. Stay safe out there. 🔥🚫