Flowers have been left at three Herefordshire fire stations by an unidentified “flower bandit” following a series of wildfires.
Crews at Ledbury Fire Station returned to find flowers waiting for them, but do not know who left them.
A message from the station thanked the person and said the gesture had brightened the station and raised smiles among the crew.
"We were absolutely delighted to come back to the station and find these beautiful flowers waiting for us," said Ledbury Fire Station.
"We’re not sure who left them, but please know how much your thoughtful gesture means to the whole crew. It really has brightened up the station and put a big smile on our faces!"
Ewyas Harold and Bromyard fire stations also received flowers from the person, who has been described as a “flower bandit”.
The gifts arrived after several fires were reported in and around Herefordshire during July and August.
On July 23, a fire broke out on Hanter Hill near Kington.
On July 25, police issued warnings to arsonists who were starting fires at The Coppice in Withington.
On August 7, services across Herefordshire were called to a large wildfire in Ebbw Vale, with smoke smell in communities across the county.
Ledbury Police issued fire-safety advice on August 14.
People were asked not to have barbecues, light bonfires, drop cigarettes or smoking materials, or leave glass bottles and litter in open spaces.
The warning also covered mirrors and reflective objects, fireworks, parking on dry grass and burning garden waste.
Police advised against using spark-making machinery near dry grass, crops or vegetation, and told people to stop if equipment overheated.
They also warned against ignoring damaged exhausts, bearings or brakes, and allowing cut grass, straw or debris to build up around engines and moving parts.
One month after these warnings, the fire service were treated to this special gift an expressed their gratitude:
"Thank you so much for thinking of us."
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