Fire Near Bath Averted by Early Harvest | Bristol News

A wildfire erupted on Pennyquick Hill near Bath just before 1 PM, spreading rapidly to a neighboring farm—likely sparked by a discarded cigarette. Thanks to an early wheat harvest, farmers narrowly avoided catastrophic damage, calling it a “lucky escape.” Smoke forced road closures and nursery kids to relocate, while crews returned later that night as flames reignited in a hedgerow. Farmer Josh Gay warns of extreme fire risks in dry fields, emphasizing how fast the blaze moved—covering one field in just 20 minutes. The record-breaking early harvest, fueled by relentless heatwaves, may have saved the day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5db31b142bf00ab