Flintshire residents told to halt controlled burns amid water shortages
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has urged residents to stop carrying out controlled burns in Flintshire during the current water outages and hot weather, warning that the practice is hazardous and adds pressure on emergency resources.
The service said: “Our control room continues to receive reports of controlled burns being undertaken in the Flintshire area. The water outages affecting parts of the county, along with the recent hot temperatures, make this extremely hazardous. These activities pose a serious fire risk and place additional strain on emergency resources. We strongly urge all residents to avoid conducting any controlled burns on their property or elsewhere while these conditions persist. Your cooperation is vital in helping us keep the community safe.”
Welsh Water says it has completed the repair of the burst water main in Broughton which has left thousands of homes and businesses in Flintshire without supply.
The company confirmed the repair was finished this afternoon and work has now started to refill the 500km-long water network.
It warned that the process must be gradual to avoid secondary bursts, meaning disruption will continue over the next 48 hours. Most customers should see supplies return tomorrow, but it will be Sunday before everyone is fully back in supply.
Welsh Water said: “We are extremely sorry about this disruption as it is longer than we had hoped but the repair has proved challenging given that the water main is 5m deep and surrounded by underground utility cables. We are continuing to support our most vulnerable customer while also supporting 2 hospitals and 20 care homes.”
Bottled water is available at:
Jade Jones Pavilion, Flint CH6 5ER
Park & Ride Car Park, Deeside Industrial Park, CH5 2NY
County Hall Car Park, Mold CH7 6NF
The company has asked customers to only take what they need and to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours, friends and family members. Welsh Water has confirmed compensation arrangements and has issued an open letter to customers, available on its website.
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