Field mouse survives UK wildfire after rescue
Firefighters from Towcester rescue a field mouse during a wildfire in Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, providing water and moving it to safety after spotting it among the smouldering undergrowth. They located a family of mice as well and relocated them to a secure spot following checks, after which the rescued mouse rejoined its companions. The rescue was described in glowing terms by the fire service, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of the moment amid dangerous conditions. Officials said the fire was accidental, likely sparked by sunlight reflecting off broken glass, and urged people not to light open fires during dry weather. The incidents occur against a backdrop of increasing wildfire activity across Britain and Europe, underscoring heightened fire risk in heatwaves and dry spells. The service used the event to reiterate public safety messages about avoiding open flames in dry conditions.
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