Crime alert - Arson

With the current heatwave increasing the risk of fire, we are asking everyone to remain vigilant following recent reports of arson in the Hollyhill Road, Cinderford area. It was reported to the Fire Service that youths had been seen in the area prior to the emergency call. 

🔥 Deliberately setting fires is a criminal offence and can spread rapidly in dry conditions, putting lives, homes, wildlife, and emergency responders at risk.

Please:
✅ Report any suspicious activity immediately.
✅ Avoid lighting fires or disposing of cigarettes carelessly.
✅ Keep children away from discarded lighters and matches.
✅ Call 999 if you see a fire or an immediate danger to life.

Together, we can help keep our community safe during the hot weather.

#CommunitySafety #Heatwave #FireSafety #ArsonPrevention

If you have any further information about these incidents, we’d like to hear from you. Please complete the following online form quoting incident 501 29.05.2026: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Please note, we're unable to accept reports of crime through Your Neighbourhood Alerts. You can report non-emergency crime online here. Always call 999 in an emergency.