14/08/2026
I was going to do a Fun Fact post today.
But given the extent of Wildfires around locally I have changed this to:
š„ FIRE š„
Yes this will be impacting many peoples mental health even if they are not directly involved.
This is because itās scary out there at the moment.
Our brain has its own internal alarm bell called the Amygdala. Itās there to alert us to danger and keep us safe.
With the worrying reports online and on the news this will be activating your Amygdala.
Because yes fires are scary and the huge scale around us is worrying.
So what can we do?
To help our brain feel more in control - like we are doing something useful. We can
1. Think how you can Prevent Fire from happening. This can be to you personally and externally- environmentally
Please sit down and talk to your children
The more information we can spread to decrease the risk the better at this time and it may just save someoneās life one day too
2. Prepare - what can you do to be prepared should the worst happen?
Have you got fire extinguishers in the house?
Buckets of water outside as precaution?
A fire escape ladder in your upstairs area to be able to get out if you are trapped upstairs?
Itās not something we want to think about but better now and not ever need it than be caught in an emergency.
Have a fire safety plan and discuss this with your children too. How to call the emergency services. How important it is not to Hoax call
3. Stay Safe everyone
This week we have heard of fields alight close to an animal sanctuary and that has concerned me for the animals safety and if they have a way to move the animals swiftly to safety and where?
A Question I have been asking myself?
What would I do?
We have 8 horses, 10 sheep, 20 chickens, 3 ducks, a rabbit and 4 cats to moveā¦..
How on earth would I do this in an emergency and where would we go?????
I pray I never have to find out. š
But if any of you need assistance in the coming weeks. I have a horsebox I can transport 2 horses at a time and I will help take in anyoneās animals should they need a safe space.
If nothing else this weekend. Please stop and think.
No bonfires š„
No BBQs
No cigarette butts in bins or tossed out of car windows
No litter dropping
Please no Fireworks! š
Common Sense required
Our emergency services must be exhausted battling these fires in this heat. They really donāt need anymore!
Sharing this post from our local fire service
