“We are asking people to follow instructions and think about putting BBQs on bricks or a concrete slab. Often there are areas provided but if you are in any doubt, please don’t use them. “These fires grow very quickly and they can tie up value firefighting appliances. We have to send an awful lot of resources to these incidents, which take resources from other areas which could be used for life saving jobs.” Firefighters were called to a blaze on the edge of Brandon Country Park - Credit: Archant Mr Preston said they were also putting out warnings about bonfires as many prepared their gardens for the upcoming bank holiday weekend.