Households should think of their neighbours and avoid lighting fires in the garden to dispose of waste material during the COVID-19 pandemic. These fires can generate a lot of smoke and can have a harmful effect on people with asthma, COPD or those suffering with symptoms of coronavirus. In addition, garden fires can quickly burn out of control, especially in high winds and can set light to sheds, fences, trees or even the home itself. During these unprecedented times call outs to garden fires, whether attended or otherwise, can place an unnecessary strain on the fire service.