POLICE are urging parents to educate their children on the dangers of setting fires after two blazes have been reported in the Wilton area this month.

A shrub outside a house in Wilton was set alight on Monday (August 18), but was quickly extinguished by residents, and a fire was deliberately set in woodland in Wilton on August 11.

Police said it was fortunate the woodland fire “didn’t spread significantly”.

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“We are in the process of speaking to those thought to be involved, but we would urge parents to speak to their children about the significant consequences arson can have,” a spokesperson said.

“It has been a hot, dry summer, which means that any spark – let alone a fire deliberately set in woodland – can quickly spread out of control.

“Make sure your child knows the dangers around setting fires.

“The fire service runs an educational programme designed to work with children who engage in fire setting behaviour, have an interest or a curiosity with fire, or have a fear of fire.“