Danny Howell writes:
Children set light to the grass on the high bank, on the eastern side of Sambourne Road, Warminster, on the afternoon of Monday 12th July 2004. An open space (with the old name Beds Feet) adjacent to the scene is often frequented by youngsters and is a well-known area for litter and graffiti. After running away from the fire the children returned to try and put it out, but panicked when they were unable to, and they ran away again. Warminster Fire Brigade successfully dealt with the situation at 4.00 p.m. They are asking children to heed the danger of playing with matches, even when long grass is damp due to the showery weather.