COCERNS are growing about fires on open ground in Ludlow.

Fire services were called to a fire on Gallows Bank on Easter Monday adding to the number of fires in the area.

The issue has been concerning Andy Boddington who represents Ludlow North on Shropshire Council.

He is aware of a number of incidents this month and was out walking his dog one evening when he saw two men who ran off putting branches on a fire.

“I don’t know what was happening,” said Andy Boddington who had strolled onto the Bank from Dark Lane.

“It seems some rubbish is being burnt but the guys responsible were also piling on branches.

“This was not a big fire and it won’t spread at this time of the year. The landscape is far too wet. But these fires are damaging an area that is a public amenity and wildlife area.”

He is urging people to alert West Mercia Police of incidents by calling 101.