Six fire engines were called out to a wildfire at Bardon Quarry last night (Thursday).

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Coalville Station attended the blaze and gave details on social media.

But that was accompanied by warnings about how to avoid starting fires such as this now that warmer days are here.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service provided an update this morning (Friday) - and said a risk remains as 'hotspots' could still flare up.

Because of that, some crews remained at the scene after what LFRS described as a 'large fire in wooded area'.

The Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service update reads: "Crews were in attendance at an earlier fire in the open, following periodic visits to monitor the situation, when several calls were received by Fire Control to flames and smoke in a wooded area close by.

"Further assistance was requested from the crews at the scene and a further three fire appliances, a Variable Response Vehicle, a Fire-fogging Unit, a Water Carrier and a Command Support Vehicle along with Officers, were deployed."

Another update at 9.25am added: "Three appliances and a water carrier are in attendance, monitoring to catch hot spots as they come up."

Crews from Coalville Fire and Rescue Station, Loughborough, Market Bosworth, Shepshed and Western Fire and Rescue Station fought the flames.

The Coalville Station's post reads: "Last night we attended a large fire at Bardon Quarry involving grassland, trees and bushes.

"At the height of the incident, we had six fire engines, a water carrier, a fogging unit and the command vehicle.

"With the ground now dry and the weather warming up, the risk of fires increases. Here are some tips for how to prevent grass/wildfires.

• Don't drop cigarettes or anything that is burning on dry ground

• Don't drop cigarettes out of car windows, they may land on dry grass by the roadside

• Avoid burning waste in your gardens, campfires and barbecues near dry areas

• Never leave campfires or barbecues unattended and extinguish them properly after you have finished using them

• Position your barbecue on level ground and keep it well away from anything that may catch fire.

• If you're barbecuing near dry grass have a bucket of water or a hose pipe for emergency use

• Be aware that children, animals, balls, or anything else may knock over barbecues, increasing the risk of grass fires, especially when in busy parks or public spaces

• Dispose of glass bottles properly. Sunlight can become focused as it shines through the glass, starting fires

• Keep children away from lighters and matches."

Further details are due from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service this morning.