Camping Cancelled - Had to call 999

[@TAOutdoors]

Some questions answered: - Firstly Wow, I did not expect the overwhelming response from this video. I was originally going to scrap it as I didn’t think people would watch it. But honestly, thank you. - A lot of you have asked what is “what3words”. It’s basically an app which has a map of the world. The world is divided into 3 metre squares. Each square has a unique combination of 3 words (hence “what3words”). This geocode system (app) is widely used here in the U.K. it’s one of the easiest ways to share an exact location and it’s used a lot by emergency services, delivery drivers, people who go camping and outdoors a lot etc.

[@GreeklishOutdoors]

Great job reporting this Mike. You probably stopped a dangerous forest fire. All credit to the fire service for their swift response 🚒🙂👍🌲

[@davecisneros5285]

That is similar to how a hardware wallet for crypto works. There is a big list of words called BIP39 and the right combination of usually 12-24 words actually represents the private alphanumeric key to that wallet.

[@shoelacedonkey]

Just installed what3words. Awesome app. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@robertbentley9207]

Good call mike

[@JohnBaxendale]

@@davecisneros5285 It’s not, it’s a very bad selection of words with many that sound the same. People have been put at risk because of how badly this is implemented. Please search the cybergibbons review of the service, it is a risk to life and it’s only a matter of time before people die because of it, don’t use it!

[@JTL1776]

As a volunteer fire rescue firefighter. Always report something small so it doesn't become a wildfire. Cause a 1 hour call is better than a multi day call.

[@beaulieuc8910]

I reported a fire in a private woodland that was unmanned in Kent reported to firefighters, trees were pine and it was near a petrol station. If i was in car I would not have noticed it I was walking

[@slappy8941]

Cause and because are different words with different meanings.

[@CompostOracle]

@@slappy8941 you know he meant "coz" . no need to be a meanie and point out fawlts

[@looksirdroids9134]

The fact that you're a firefighter isn't really relevant and neither is the fact that you'd rather do a 1 hour call than a multi day.

[@deekelley891]

⁠@@looksirdroids9134yes it is-he is the one with experience and chooses to help others by putting his life on the line. Even so, it’s pretty easy to figure out that there is much less risk to life and property with a small fire than a large one. The unnecessary comment is your own.

[@Richardjdocherty]

It was a disposable bbq left in Wareham Forrest in 2020 that destroyed 220 hectares of woodland and took 17 days for the fire service to declare it safe - you made the right call Mike

[@mggn69420]

i had a walk around after< dead stuff everywhere. awful

[@Adargi]

Damn.

[@PurpleCh4lk]

Soon BBQs gonna have licences and/or GPSs because of stupid people.

[@lindathomas5500]

Yeah same happened here on Bodmin moor in 2021.. the gorse went up like tinder, so sad! Three miles square of the moor was burnt to cinder, before they could get it under control, home to so many wild animals.

[@sandraheald7073]

We live in Weymouth, not far from Wareham, was one of our favourite dog walks……..absolutely devastated when we saw the aftermath. 😔😥

[@elisabethbenders-hyde5286]

Not only were they negligent with their fire but they left an incredible mess. Just disgusting. So glad you found it in time.

[@sebrickard7356]

Absolute tossers to leave all that rubbish behind.

[@1mataleo1]

That angers me even more than the fire. Concerning the fire, it is very possible that they were ignorant and uninformed about how fires start and spread, so they very well may have thought that their fire was extinguished; it is very irresponsible, but likely not intentional. On the other hand, leaving a heaping pile of trash behind was 100% intentional; they knew it was wrong but just didn’t care, so they went ahead and left it there. People like that have no respect for nature, so I don’t understand why they would even go there to have a barbecue in the first place. It’s disgusting.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

@@1mataleo1 Exactly, it's just lazy and selfish. I used to walk the local lanes for pleasure, now I walk them to litterpick, a lot I find is from McDonalds, the nearest one is20 miles from our village.

[@RogueMandoGaming]

I love that the fire brigade, even while on a call, are more than happy to educate and show off their toys, hats off to them

[@SquishyOfCinder]

They do what Smokey can't

[@Mantreaus]

I do not think the people who had the BBQ even care what they almost destroyed. By leaving all of that garbage behind after carrying it all there full. Proves how much they cared. None at all. Thanks, Mike, for showing the world that there are still those who do care and are worth every speck of respect from others.

[@FreedomTooBe]

Seconded. The level of vulgarity that I issued this side of the pond.

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

I find it hard to believe that most forest fires are totally innocent accidents. Like, a log with deep embers dries out and re-catches fire or something. No, its mostly people like this, disgusting, disrespectful people who never even considered safety

[@Tscharlieh]

The problem is that it is those 1% of careless people who spoil it for all the others. Here in Germany one can’t put a fire or a tent up anywhere anymore, because of such reckless people.

[@richardpack8655]

Fair play to you a very BIG WELL DONE you. Actual HERO and is a good video glad you posted it for some awareness unfortunately common sense isnt that comnon anymore 😅 well done. 🎉🎉🎉

[@annbeirne9583]

Have to agree with you! they just decided to get drunk and have a barbeque without any knowledge of how to put the fire out properly.

[@JoshAllingham95]

The fire brigade are massively under appreciated. An ex fire fighter came into my work recently and we chatted for a good 20 mins about his time in the service. Great bunch of people. Thank you to each and everyone of you.

[@OriginalLictre]

Seeing rational civic responsibility in action is always a treat, Mike. The fact that you were willing to film your contact with emergency dispatch services, and the fact that they agreed to let you record the experience is also great. So far as content goes, this ranks high for me, because it shows the reality of responsible land use.

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks, appreciate that. I was sceptical about this whole video when I edited it and if I’m honest I was going to scrap it and not bother. But part of me wanted to put it out there just in case it might help people realise the dangers a simple fire /bbq can make and also how much effort emergency responders put in to helping people and the situations.

[@hudsonbear5038]

@@TAOutdoors Mate this shows 1 how the public are stupid 2 the hassle the fire brigade have to go through to prvent some thing serious... 3 and it shows what folk should be doing. Great Vid Thank you for uploading...

[@blitsriderfield4099]

When I was in scouts we had a rule that you do not leave a fire alone until it's "cold out" meaning it no longer generates any heat.

[@firefighter942]

What a great video warning people of the dangers of peat fires. The Royal Berkshire firefighters were really engaging well done!

[@bartwaterschoot6672]

Ex 999 (well 112 actually, being euro based) dispatcher here. Never feel sorry or weird for making a call. All calls related to fire ar worth it. even if it is just a check up or a bin on fire. It can spread or worst case people can get hurt. Firefighters much rather come one time too often instead of not bothering. You absolutely did the right thing, Mike. Kudos to you and the Fire crew !

[@beaulieuc8910]

great

[@CYPH3R-0]

Thanks for you're service ex 1st responder! 😎🤘

[@oculusangelicus8978]

Excellent work in noticing the burn site and reporting it. Nothing bothers me more than irresponsible outdoors practices. As a former boyscout and nature lover, we should all adopt the principle of treading lightly in our precious natural regions and leave no trace of your presence. Most importantly, removing all of your trash and ensuring all sources of fire are totally extinguished, and by rem9ving all of your materials, you can ensure something like this will not happen. I wager that the tree at the center of that burn scar will die if it isn't already dead because. I live just outside of Jasper, Alberta, which is a national park of Canada, and the fire that destroyed the downside was incredibly devastating and caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage. As a born and raised outdoorsman in Alberta, I know all too well about the dangers of fire in our boreal forests. Careless campers can not only destroy thousands of hectares of land but kill countless animals and people caught in the raging fire. We've lost entire communities to Forrest fires and battle raging fires every year during the summertime, and peat fires can last for decades in our forests if left unchecked. So something like this is no small matter, and every effort to determine the source of the fire and prose use the individuals responsible is taken and will be done if it can be determined. I despise people who can not be bothered to put out their fires or set up a fire in an area or place that would catch fire. In some places, there are permanent fire bans, regions vulnerable to fires like peat lands. Our forests here are larger than several European countries put together with no roads or means of access to them, so you can imagine how hard it would be to try and extinguish. Every year thousands of forest firecrackers are flown in by helicopter to battle forest fires that rage out of control. Fire is never to be underestimated! Although I'm not Br8tish, it is awesome to see you doing your part and making content that promotes responsible use of crown land!

[@OoavastoO]

@@oculusangelicus8978My heart goes out to you and the good people of Jasper, Banff and surrounding areas. As an ex-scout and scout leader myself, I attended CJ ‘93 in Kananaskis and was lucky enough to visit both Jasper and Banff and points in between, (Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefields, etc.) For a guy who was born and raised in PEI, (whose highest point is something like 500 ft above sea level), I was completely awestruck by the colossal Rocky Mountains and turquoise glacial lakes. I got a sore neck from constantly craning and turning my head to see it all! I felt both incredibly humbled and incredibly proud to live in a country of such incredible and diverse wildlife and natural beauty. So, when I heard about the devastating fires in Jasper and Banff this year, and saw the absolute devastation left in their wake on tv, it definitely hit close to home. It was heartbreaking to say the least. I hope you and yours managed to stay safe and were spared the worst of it. I wish the people of Jasper and surrounding areas nothing by the best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. I live in Nova Scotia now and we’ve had to deal with wildfires here over several years, (albeit, on a much smaller scale compared to Alberta, BC, Quebec, etc) Still, no less damaging and horrific. The most recent fires were last year in a largely residential area northwest of Halifax. The cause was believed to have been someone who ignored the province wide burn ban in place at the time (very warm, dry weather leading up to it), and decided to be irresponsible. Luckily there were no fatalities, only property and woodland damage. But it could’ve gone so much worse so quickly. Like you, as an avid nature lover and outdoorsman, I too get disgusted and flabbergasted at some people’s absolute disregard for nature and the safety of others when I happen upon a pile of trash and/or improperly overhauled fire pits full of bottles and cans and other debris. It’s just a complete and total lack of respect for the land, the flora and fauna who live there and other outdoors enthusiasts who use it. People can be such pigs, (and I don’t even like saying that because I think pigs actually have more sense than these people!) There’s something I was taught as a young kid in the Scouting movement and it was something I taught the Scouts I lead and something I still practice today. “When you are out in nature, take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints.” I wish more people would follow these words, if for nothing else than to consider the potential consequences of their actions (or inactions in some cases). Cheers to Michael for doing the responsible thing in this video in the wake of someone else’s irresponsibility. You’re a legend! And to you @oculusangelicus8978, please take good care. You’re being thought of. Yours in Scouting. All the best from NS.

[@TyMoore95503]

​@@oculusangelicus8978Good message. Hello to our Canadian friends from Northern California!

[@blumander88]

I really don't like that people come out to a lovely public nature spot and trash it. It seems pretty obvious that someone who cares so little about leaving their empty beer cans everywhere would also not make sure to entirely put out their coals. Thank you for calling. People like you keep lovely natural places lovely for everyone!

[@roncatton7101]

Exactly! Makes me so angry..😬

[@Yorci62]

All credit to TA Outdoors for not just walking by, it is a good job you were walking by and bothered to investigate the smell. Many wouldn't! Yes, @blumander88 I totally agree, I spend most of my leisure life out in the hills and woods and occasionally wild camp. It infuriates me when I see apple cores, orange peel, banana skins and alike, yes I know they are biodegradable but do you know how long it take to degrade. Even more so when I see discarded bottles and wrappers. I do carry bags for my own litter and I will pick up after people - but should I really have to. As for those that pick their dogs poop and then tie the bag to a tree or fence, what are they thinking and the woods had mystical fairies who clean up? grrrr

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

Unfortunately it happens everywhere, and has done for decades. I remember seeing sites like that in New Zealand [more around beaches than in forests but still ruins the area and is a huge danger to wildlife] back in the 1970s and often the model aircraft club dad belonged to would go around picking up bags of rubbish from the part of the beach they flew from. Mum's neighbour had a hedge on his boundary with the pavement and every morning he'd go out and collect a black bag full of rubbish people just threw in his hedge as they were passing [probably mainly school kids but the holidays weren't much better]. Litter has been dumped by careless unthinking b******s for decades and despite all the requests to please use bins, don't drop your rubbish/trash as you go and think of the surroundings people STILL continue to think the rest of the world is there to pick up after them. Makes me mad.

[@Tsiri09]

I'm a fmr Paramedic/volunteer Firefighter. NEVER apologize for doing the right thing. Civic duty is exactly what people need to relearn today. Some firefighting isn't as glamorous as what's seen on tv, and some isn't "modern technology." I've worked more than one fire like this. We mark the spread by doing exactly what they do with the shovel. Those trees could be burning inside- if they break out, it can look like an explosion of fire, throwing coals and burning pieces hundreds of yards/meters in all directions. You likely saved a lot of good forest land and possibly lives/people's homes. WELL DONE and God Bless You!!

[@mamnan8953]

@@Tsiri09 Thank you for your service

[@lkhvw2042]

Yea people forget being a "citizen" has responsibilities as well as rights.

[@yippeeflowers]

​@@lkhvw2042 unfortunately the older generations refuse to teach the younger, then call them lazy for not knowing something they were supposed to teach to them.

[@seanmcguire1952]

It's cool that the firemen let you film them. Even though it wasn't your plan, this was not only interesting, but a great lesson on responsible fire craft. Kudos for calling it in.

[@freeheel748]

No one "lets" you film in public. It's your right. Preventing you from filming would be illegal.

[@SquishyOfCinder]

@@freeheel748 He most definitely asked them politely.

[@freeheel748]

@@SquishyOfCinder The point I made is you don't have to ask at all. Swing and a miss.

[@internetrules8522]

I mean, it’s an active fire and he was right up next to them. If he was more belligerent like a first amendment auditor I doubt they would have let him be right up next to them to film their FLIR and all that stuff. He would have had to film from a distance if they didn’t like him

[@gailknowles3804]

Oh, please don't apologize. This was an excellent video. Such a valuable lesson for all who have fires in a woodland. My hat is off to the Fire Service and to you for taking action. Every tremendous forest fire begins with a single spark. Because of you, Michael and the Fire Service, the woodland was saved, probably houses and possibly lives. I know you can't see me right now but I'm giving you a standing ovation.

[@vindivergilio3482]

Thank you for reporting that fire before it got out of hand. In my 30+ year career as both a paid and volunteer firefighter, I have seen too many small brush fires turn into huge forest fires just because nobody cared enough to report it. Some people think they are easy to fight...wrong. some of the hardest and most dangerous fires I fought were in the woods. Thank you again and be careful people when mixing forests with fires.

[@jackori6685]

Thank you for showing the consequences of not practicing fire safety, and how to recognize one in the early stages so that your viewers can recognize one when they see it. You are a hero by protecting the forest.

[@macfilms9904]

You definitely did the right thing Mike - so often people say "oh I need to do what I came here for, someone will come along" - someone DID come along, YOU! I live in southern California and horrible fires are burning, destroying trails I ride as well as people's homes - it's horrible. Cheers to you for doing the right thing.

[@Slikx666]

Mike. This was probably a more important video that a survival kit video. A survival kit could save a few people's lives but understanding about fires could save hundreds of lives. A few months ago I had to get a new mobile phone and one really nice thing is it's got GPS onboard, so if I ever need to call the emergency services I've got the location. My previous phone was around 10 years old and didn't have half the gadgets on it. And I've posted a link to this video as a community post. Hopefully it'll make people aware of what could happen.

[@Bushcraftfelix]

I do want a new survival kid video, tho because it's one of my favorite series he's made

[@Slikx666]

@@Bushcraftfelix Ok.

[@rayjay848]

No probably about it. Calling in a fire is always a priority.

[@thizizliz]

I had never heard of underground fires until you or one of the other camper channels I follow taught me. Well done Mike - you might have saved that entire woodland, but more importantly, perhaps taught a lot more people of the importance of good fire safety.

[@chriscollins550]

You might want to look up the one in America that's been burning for over 20 years and is still burning. The coal underground is still a light, the town around has now gone but the fire still burning.

[@hotlavatube]

@@chriscollins550 Good ol' Centralia, PA. Burning since 1962.

[@Benzy670]

Good on you, Mike. No doubt you saved that forest! It definitely would have kept spreading if it went unnoticed.

[@trulsdirio]

A great reminder that a wildfire must not look spectacular yet to still need attention! You could have easily shrugged it off as being done already and moved on, but you luckily knew better. Thanks for sharing that experience and raising awareness around the topic.

[@createlovehappy]

I’m in Southern California with giant fires all around us at the moment. So this was a great video to watch about preventing a fire. Well done

[@scipio7837]

Feel your pain...

[@mattdye2870]

The man prevents a possible forest fire then apologizes because we didn’t get to watch him camp😂 Great job man! I have never seen a burn underground like that, so pretty sure I’ll remember it as long as my mind is ok. Excellent video showing the dangers of campfires etc. that 99% of people have no clue about. Thank you!

[@DHox70]

This was such a great video to put out on a channel. My late husband was Lieutenant Firefighter William H Gadrow. This feels like a bit of a tribute of honor.

[@MistyMeadowsPermacultureFarm]

Thank you for noticing and reporting. As a Fire Prevention Officer with a volunteer fire rescue department, I appreciate your taking action and raising awareness. These types of incidents happen in my rural area, too. The ignoramuses don't care how their actions may result in devastating consequences.

[@prometheus_beard]

Well done to the fire brigade. I was Royal Navy and did firefighting there and I was a coastal ranger for a few years with fires on the dunes and woods and if nobody acts quickly, fires are a nightmare. Well done mate for raising the alarm as that could have taken the entire woods out and all the creatures that it would impact and potentially destroy homes or even people. Fire safety is so vital, everyone should be taught in school how to use extinguishers and to raise the alarm asap etc and first aid too.

[@Dene181]

So this was way cooler than random survival kit tests. Well done! Also a great display of how most fire fighters are just smart, chill and friendly people. Showing and explaining stuff and letting you film everything. Love that.

[@amandaleigh3852]

Mike - total RESPECT for spotting that and taking responsibility to deal with it even though you just came across it - if you hadn’t…Oi oi! I am constantly disappointed by my fellow humans - no wonder landowners are resistant to wild camping - there are many who do not respect nature. Mate - Bravo! 👏

[@jimbojumbo-os1np]

Always good to call this stuff in, many bush fires here in Australia have started from much less. Obviously not as dry where you are but youd be surprised how far a fire can spead even in a wetter environment just from dead material.

[@brendantoughey3964]

People like that don't deserve the privilege of being out in nature. Besides not extinguishing their fire properly they also left one heck of a mess. I hate litter bugs. 😢

[@kaczan3]

I bet they also hate dogs.

[@graceygrumble]

The mess angers me more than the fire, to be honest.

[@phubblewubbphubblewubb]

@@graceygrumble I know what you mean, pure laziness and irresponsibility.

[@bosse641]

Disgusting people.

[@HitokiriRaiden]

Props to finding it and calling the fire department, honestly not a bad response and was pretty chill and friendly. The ones where I live not so much lol.

[@patricelangford2723]

As someone who was in many of the Northern California wildfires, I appreciate you calling that in. ❤

[@MrsDonnaE]

As someone who lost everything in one of the Northern CA Fires… couldn’t have said it better myself. A sincerely heartfelt Thank You to everyone who responded then, and those still on duty now!

[@achimklinkhammer_150]

Every bushcrafter should share this video with his friends - this danger cannot be pointed out enough! Greets from Germany and thank you for showing us this!

[@mamnan8953]

This really makes me cross, and it's a shame the culprits can't be sent to jail in my humble opinion. Not only did they leave a huge amount of rubbish behind, but they stupidly had a hot coal bbq to set fire to the peat!!!! It's so difficult putting out a peat fire. Kudos to you for calling it in, and Kudos to the hardworking firemen

[@beaulieuc8910]

where I am the males did the same thing and they left and it started to catch firem trees were pine and next to a petrol station too. I called 999. Had I been in a car, I would not have noticed it, but I was walking to train station people have no common sense these days

[@mamnan8953]

@@beaulieuc8910 I totally agree

[@robreesor5011]

Here in Canada Im pretty sure people that cause a wild fire can be fined and even jailed for starting the fire. There have been people fined for having fires durring active fire ban periods pretty sure fire and police went to one guys place multipule times to put out fires and fine him. Dude was drinking having a party and just being stupid.

[@FreedomTooBe]

But fingerprints?

[@brendaf3132]

​@robreesor5011 We are currently in a FireBan here in North Texas. If it doesn't rain soon we will move into the NoMow condition where mowing will be dangerous. With hot temps, no rain and strong winds it can be extremely dangerous to operate anything that could cause a spark.

[@mattbrown5511]

This was more important than a camping video, Mike. I appreciate you phoning this in. The damage could have so much worse.

[@mattchaffin1133]

As a volunteer here in the states. You did the right thing calling it in. Great to see the other side of the pond on fire duty. Great job by all.

[@hersheybarsam]

How awful! I live on the west coast of the USA, and many times it’s human negligence that causes our massive wildfires. If people report smoke soon enough they can, theoretically, be stopped before causing mass harm. The issue with this area is it’s got a bunch of leaf litter and trees close together, allowing their roots systems to be lit. It also just takes SO MUCH water to stop the underground fire. Great job calling 999 when you saw the signs and thanks for sharing! Hopefully this’ll help put a spotlight on how fires can start with just ember. Dont forget guys, always alway always smother your fire until cold.

[@alexwalker9649]

Hampshire fire and recuse are legends. Amazing you did a bit of a tidy up.

[@adamm2091]

I was born and raised in Hampshire. Great to hear and see all this after years away.

[@martinwyke]

Well done to the fire crew and extra kudos for recognising the opportunity to educate the public via your videoing.

[@kimberlyzamora4437]

Well done Mike. No telling how many resources and woodlands you saved from a horrific fire that winds and dry conditions could of lead too. You are indeed an expert woodsman buddy. ✌️

[@CD3MC]

From Canada, Thank you for your PSA. 1/3 of the next town over (Jasper, AB) burnt down earlier this summer, leaving a few thousand people homeless. Part of that fire was started from carelessness just like this. definitely subscribing.

[@jerryodell1168]

Many years ago there was a fire at the edge of our old growth woods behind the ditch that burned down into muck (peat to some). The muck was 12 to 20 feet deep. The fire burned all the way to the bottom. We had to find the perimeter of the fire. Go out about 8 feet from the outside edge and dig a trench all the way to the bottom and fill the trench with massive amounts of water. We worked about a month trying to stop it. When we thought it was going to burn through, huge rains came, flooded the area, and helped us put out the fire. Strange being glad for a flooded ditch and mucky area.

[@mah3223alia]

Oh wow. I knew nothing about underground fires. Absolutely brilliant job by you and the fantastic UK fire service.

[@mindf4rt]

Very interesting to see how that works. Also wow, never thought about how fires can just spread underground!

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

I find fire rings to be so strange. I think the idea is to prevent popping logs from spitting out sparks. But those are generally pretty cool and dont burn for long. I like to soak the ground under my fire pit and then put flat-ish rocks on the bottom. Not fool-proof if you have a fire going for many hours but it can help stop something like this from happening

[@chrisofalltrades5666]

I've been wild camping for 20 years and I have never actually seen this. This video is amazing, thank you!

[@UmbongoEnjoyer]

Had this happen to me before too - someone had made a small fire and (I guess they thought) put it out. However, they started it on ground made of decades of dropped pine needles... first I saw of it was a little smoke as I walked my dog through the area. Thought it was a bit odd, and gave the ground a little kick and... instant flames! It was actually burning under the surface - fire brigade had to drench a massive area to be sure. They played a bit of frisbee with my dog after :)

[@hudsonbear5038]

I am a team leader in Mountain Rescue. and What three words is a damp pain... rarely gives a proper location. several times we have been sent to locations due to W3Ws thats almost 20miles away for the real location. Works well in a town or city but once you got out and about in the countryside it is a danger in some cases. Good too see people doing the right thing instead of ignoring it.... Far too many would just walk by today.. Thank you for helping t look after the countryside bud....

[@barrylongermaname398]

I lived near Centralia Pa. I worked in that area for a while. Back in the 60s they had a trash dump and they figured they'd just burn it but it caught seams of coal under the topsoil on fire. It's been 60ish years and it is still burning. They had to move the entire town off. Good catch

[@chrisharke3929]

Viewer from Alberta here. This is exactly how some of our wildfires are. Seemingly out, but smoldering in the peaty 'muskeg' only to be fanned to life again under the right conditions.

[@old-moose]

In my youth, some 55 years ago, I fought many a fire like this for the Oregon Department of Forestry except we had hike in 5 or more miles to find the fire. Those were the days of strong backs & legs. 😊

[@natschked]

Awesome video Mike!! I have heard you talking about proper fire safety in many of your videos over the years and this is a perfect example of what happens when fire is handled improperly.

[@ExtraLongHonkers]

gotta be the worst type of animals in the woods

[@DigitomProductions]

They didn't even finish the sausages!

[@sygnusadun4832]

That's the local wildlife for ya.

[@valkyrie1066]

Right? I'm friends with all of the other ones....humans I don't trust.

[@Tom-q6h2c]

​@DigitomProductions that's the worst part. What a waste of sausage

[@username_1985]

Animals arent dumb. Humans are.

[@neils9944]

Well played Mike. Not only good educational info as a PSA, but also informative about the wonderful firefighters! You were at the right place ant the right time...and made the right call. Much Love from Texas!

[@romac9516]

Good move Mike, and bless those lads who tipped up. Looks like a huge underground fire.

[@Heeman5]

I retired from fire after 31 years of service. Did a lot of wildland firefighting. Those guys used the hand line superbly. They know what they are talking about and doing. Awesome job on their behalf. Firefighting is international. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@Yamaazaka]

Never really thought of it as an International/global brotherhood of sorts. Cool

[@22fairywings]

You absolute legend for calling the fire brigade, we need to keep are forested and woodlands for our future generations, that was a good call mate, well done. Plus love you and your dad camping. Good lad

[@JackyHeijmans]

And people, please take your trash with you... Thank you to the fire department, I am so happy you guys are around! Great video, Michael, it is good you show this. I'm happy you found that, and called it in. Trees can't run from it. I hope these will survive. I hope the people that did this will see this video too, and will realize what they did.

[@janreynolds2476]

Thank you for filming what happens when people aren't careful or don't respect the little areas of beautiful nature we have left to enjoy. ❤

[@TruthInBeauty]

I genuinely enjoy the new series and thoroughly look forward to next week. HOWEVER this video felt like watch someone make a difference in real time and that doesn't happen enough on the internet. Thank you. Truly. Thank you for spreading the message of being a decent human being and showing an example.

[@seawench555]

Just yesterday, somebody set fire to the Bush near my house, it really went up as it's thick dry bushland with big mother trees, the fire brigade were brilliant, it took 2hrs to extinguish, but it was so dangerous, the smoke filled my house and burning ash landing on my roof, we were scared and angry. These people have no care or give a dam that they cause such damage. We have many koalas too. Then at 4am I heard a massive tree come down just across the rd, obviously it was still burning. I rang 000 in Aussie and they were fantastic. Thanks for sharing. 💯🇦🇺

[@josequins9099]

You definitely did NOT overreact. You were right to call it in. Well done, Mike.

[@rialobran]

26 years of doing that job and I never get tired of watching the lads at work.

[@vikinginspace4881]

Bit sus mate

[@Enchantica1961]

Fascinating to see this aspect of firefighting. Great that the crew were happy to be filmed in action and explained the process.

[@pkwork]

No apologies needed! So happy you called it in!! THANK YOU for helping keep this limited and for showing folks how these fires start!

[@dredgewalker]

Wow, I actually learned something new today. I was surprised that fires can creep underground and can remain almost undetected. Thank you for informing the firefighters very early as this could have cause a huge type of forest fire.

[@elisethiel5769]

I tell you that was well worth the watch, thank you for uploading this. I had no idea these kind of underground fires could even happen. I am always one that douses a fire till I can handle the coals before I finish packing up camp, but I always just thought it was grass and brush fires was the risk.

[@craigmacdonald4987]

Well done Mike! And well done Fire & Rescue service! ❤

[@10191927]

Good thing you were there to catch it just in time, could’ve been worse

[@nevercommentnotevenonce9334]

I want to say that I commend you on putting up the video too, because this also helps raising awareness on the matter of unattended fires and why we should always conduct safe and responsible fire extinguishing practices while camping, hiking or doing any kind of outdoors activities that involves a fire. Thanks, Mike. Blessings.

[@zippitydoodah5693]

Excellently done, all around. Props to you for being aware and searching out the smell. Props to you for calling it in. Props to the men of the Fire Department that came and dealt with it professionally, efficiently, and kindly. This was educational and informative.

[@CoffeeandCoilsYT]

As an ex fire fighter myself from East Sussex i can say some of these types of jobs are the hardest to deal with because of hidden spread. I was retained which is classed as part time as its providing cover outside of a regular day job. Many times i had been called out throughout the night to the early hours then had to get dressed and go to my day job. You never forget how difficult the job can be. Also never apologise for making that call, its always worth making it no matter how small you think it ended up being.

[@craigmooring2091]

Well done, Mike!! Good looking out! It is bad enough that they just abandoned all that trash that is so easily recycled, but it is just unconscionable that they failed to fully extinguish their fires. Don't be sorry that you did not get a camping vid up. This is truly a great public service. I would very much like to hear a full description of what the "WHAT THREE WORDS" system is and how it works.

[@jonharvey6277]

What three words is an app that assigns three words to your GPS location I think it's a one meter square at a time it is specifically intended for situations like this where you are nowhere near any distinct landmarks

[@karmah88]

the silver lining to this is that we all got some great info and insight into this type of thing. maybe whoever had the fire will see this and realize the consequences. it seems like they were at the very least thinking somewhat responsibly and maybe some of them will grow up to enjoy camping and do it more responsibly in the future. next year that patch of ground will be nice and fertile too.

[@katwitanruna]

Thank goodness you caught that!!

[@heidih2887]

Thanks for this video Mike! As others stated, SEEING what careless behavior can do is important for education, to see how far a fire can smolder and spread underground and so on. THANKS for being a good role model by #1 NOTICING, and #2, sticking around to make sure the firefighters found the area and so on, AND checking again the next morning! I haven't fought fires in a number of years now, but firefighting and fire prevention is still very much part of me. Living in the NW portion of the USA, I was delighted to get the close-up looks at the firefighting gear, gauges and so on. Our fire journals would occasionally run detailed stories about firefighting/rescue in other countries, but still photos and written words are nothing like seeing it in action! I'm SO glad they allowed you to film! Cheers, and thank you to the firefighters and dispatchers! 🥰

[@toddablett4493]

Great video. Those type of conditions are what make fighting the big forest fires we get here in Canada (and parts of the US) so hard to put out even once the big visible flames are out. You did a great service by showing this event. Keep up the good work.

[@niceguy191]

Yes, they'll even smolder over the whole winter and flare up again the next year

[@michaelbevan1081]

Words of wisdom, “ don’t be a wally.” Thank you for sharing Mike

[@heradev4564]

well done! thanks you for not scrapping this video. I am sharing it to whoever I can because it's a perfect way to show how important fire safety is. I live in BC Canada and every year it seems like our whole province is on fire. So many of those fires could be prevented if, as you basically said, people just weren't wallies.

[@chris-cole]

Was taught this in Cub Scouts, any fire in direct contact with the soil can travel downwards depending on the matter on the forest floor. ALWAYS extinguish the fire properly and if youre not sure, chuck more water on it.

[@keithhigdon3741]

Well done glad you were there and stopping what could have been a huge loss

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

I live in the Sierra Nevada in Spain. We have serious wildfires. We have a phone app and 112 to report fires on. They fight the fires with helicopters, planes and ground crews. One of the permanent heliports is below me in the mountain valley. Here we NEVER EVER hesitate to report fire, NEVER. You totally did the right thing.

[@nevercommentnotevenonce9334]

Pero si la sierra está nevada cómo va a agarrar fuego, tío? 😂

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

@@nevercommentnotevenonce9334 Porque durante la mayor parte del año no están cubiertos de nieve y la nieve, incluso en invierno, solo llega hasta cierta altura. Vayan a ver los incendios que tenemos aquí. No es ninguna broma.

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

@@nevercommentnotevenonce9334 Porque durante la mayor parte del año no están cubiertos de nieve y la nieve, incluso en invierno, solo llega hasta cierta altura. Vayan a ver los incendios que tenemos aquí. No es ninguna broma.

[@yeahme8367]

​@@nevercommentnotevenonce9334 because its a mountain valley covered in trees so in the summer it isnt coverd in snow, look at the pyrenees mountains

[@Someloke8895]

I have always made it a habit that the last thing I do regarding coals/fires, is to douse it in water when I'm done. BBQs, Campfires, Fireplaces... just to be safe. I also don't place Disposable BBQs directly on the ground but try and elevate them on rocks/stones or my mate brings a solid metal sheet to put them on. Even when burning garden waste, we use a specific spot, that has already been burnt and we soak the edges down with a hose before we light it.

[@Anndyinthewoods]

Well done calling it in and waiting to guide them to the spot. Something similar happened to me a few years back. We were out to film a day hike and came across a ground fire. As we discovered it, fire rescue arrived in a helicopter. We were able to contain the fire until they landed and set up their pump in the river to soak the ground. Amazing to watch them work!

[@lisagrafton2529]

My grandfather, my dad and my baby brother, were all involved in the volunteer fire department, in St Clair, MI (grandpa), and upstate northeast NY (Schroon Lake). Most calls were for car accidents. My mom, an RN, who went back to college to get her nurses degree, once her 9th baby started school; an I volunteered on the emergency squad. My favorite job was to drive the ambulance. It felt as if was a calling for us! I really have a special fondness for firemen, because of what they are willing to do, to save a life.

[@surf6009]

Thanks for the video. Thanks for calling. Great work for all. I worked putting out wildfires in Minnesota USA back in time. (1976) . I'm old now and appreciate the work it takes.

[@jessventures6172]

Actually this is a very valuable video with excellent insight and advice. There is a reason stones are often use to create a barrier around a fire. I could absolutely never leave anything still hot or smouldering, blows my mind. Thank you for sharing this, most people sadly haven't got a clue about fire safety but have them anyways, more people need to be aware of the risks and by sharing this I think its very helpful, I've shared this on my IG story too. Love your videos x

[@PaulEvans-j7h]

"Get a shovel" I was pleased when the thermal imaging camera came out. Great how the firefighters allowed you to join in with them.

[@cbuffalino]

I had no idea what what3words was until I heard you mention it to emergency services... super cool, thanks for the tip.

[@bytesabre]

There’s also “four king maps” for less serious occasions

[@andypearce7479]

Well done Mike. Firstly for making the call, but also for showing the implications for not being sensible with how you use fires/bbqs and the result of those actions. Thanks also to the Fire Brigade for allowing you to record and show their work.

[@Rider3322]

You did the right thing, thank you for not ignoring this.

[@Of_the_House_of_Black]

That area will recover quicker than you think. Loved this video. Thank you for the share.

[@ChimichangaGuy]

The world needs more people like Mike ❤

[@joshabooth]

I appreciate that you turned what could have been a disaster into a bried seminar on the technical aspects of fire trucks! I've always wondered what kinds of pressures they spray water at and what the capacity is of some water tanks.

[@rubyjackson5630]

My son is the cheif of our local Volunteer fire department and they have seen it all in the forest fires. Its really sad that partying has become the norm in the forest. They should impose stiff laws against this. These fire fighters put their lives on the line every day because of the disrespectful generation in society today. They all should be held to full responsibility of their action and prosecuted to the fullest! Thank you for calling this in or it could've been so much worse!! 🇱🇷

[@barryconway]

Great share, Mike. So many times in videos we see you, Hazey, SABITW, Craig and others digging down to clear soil before making a fire. You explain it, most of us understand the why of it, but this *really* shows why it’s important. Thank you. And thanks to the Fire Crew and Support Staff for doing what they do.

[@ithulah]

Speaking as an Australian, this is such a shocking disregard of the very real danger of fire. We get it beat into us as kids that fire safety saves both animal and human lives. People need to be prosecuted for recklessly starting fires. Good on you for calling it in!

[@rogerlambert2662]

You definitely did the right thing Mike, good job. Kudos to you and the Fire crew .

[@katwitanruna]

Fire safety is so so SO important!!!

[@DannyWood7989]

Well done. You probably prevented this from becoming the headline of the evening news. It was also cool to get some insight from the local firecrew.

[@laurabryannan]

You're a hero, Mike. Great job!