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Farmer issues plea to ban sky lanterns owing to increased countryside fire risk

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Arable farmer Nigel Barnes said he is particularly concerned people are letting off lanterns at a time of increased fire risk
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Arable farmer Nigel Barnes said he is particularly concerned people are letting off lanterns at a time of increased fire risk

A Bedfordshire farmer is highlighting the severe dangers sky lanterns pose to people, animals, homes, businesses and crops after finding one on his farm during this current heatwave. Arable farmer...

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