The massive blaze that ravaged a popular nature reserve and forced the evacuation of a beach was likely ignited by a cookout, according to firefighters.
At its peak on Friday, 90 firemen battled the fire at Studland Heath in Dorset, and colleagues continue to work in the area.
In the ashes, the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service recovered a used disposable grill.
It has asked individuals not to use barbecues in rural areas.
Friday at approximately 13:00 BST, firefighters were dispatched to work in dense smoke that could be seen for miles.
Crews spent Friday afternoon and the entire night at the spot.
The Isle of Purbeck was engulfed in flames, necessitating the evacuation of the popular tourist destination of Studland beach.
Studland Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and home to all six native British reptile species, including the nationally endangered sand lizard, smooth snake, and Dartford Warbler.
A spokeswoman for the fire department stated, “We found evidence of a small camp where someone had used a disposable grill. We can’t say for certain that this was the cause, but when we uncover evidence, we have to presume that this is the most likely reason – fires don’t start by themselves.”
Area manager Jason Moncrief stated, “There can’t be many people left in Britain who are unaware that the current recommendation is to not use disposable barbecues at these locations.
Bring a picnic, utilize our neighborhood cafés, restaurants, and takeout services, but do not bring a BBQ.
During the first ten days of August, he reported a 492% rise in open fires in the region compared to the same period last year.
During the recent heatwave in the United Kingdom, numerous supermarket chains have ceased selling disposable grills to minimize their use.
Co-op stated on Friday that it was the most recent retailer to join the ban and that it would not sell the product as long as the drought persisted.
The excessive heat warning for southern and central England and portions of Wales is in effect until Sunday.
The Met Office has also issued its highest fire severity signal for the weekend, indicating an “exceptional” chance of fires spreading.
Firefighters have endeavored to emphasize the dangers of irresponsible behavior when out in the countryside, despite the extreme vigilance.
