Cause of Malvern Hills Fire Remains Undetermined

Rangers have not been able to determine the cause of a fire that burned about an acre of land at the Malvern Hills on 2 May. Fire crews responded to the blaze between St Ann's Well and the Worcestershire Beacon. No people or livestock were injured.

Vale said he found no obvious signs of what started the fire. He noted that snakes, slow worms, common lizards and ground-nesting birds live in the area. "The ground has not been that dry yet, it's a bit of a worry ahead of the summer months," Vale said.

Fox urged visitors not to bring portable barbecues and to dispose of cigarette ends carefully. Barbecues are banned on the hills due to wildfire risk. Vale said he had found multiple people ignoring the ban, including one family that started a fire in a car park.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has not yet responded to a request for an update on its investigation. County and district councillor Natalie McVey previously called on people to act responsibly when visiting the hills.