Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb Cooper forced to call 999 during heatwave as he spots fire risk

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper has blasted irresponsible individuals for releasing Chinese lanterns in the Cotswolds amid scorching temperatures.

The farming whizz revealed he urgently contacted authorities after spotting the potential fire hazards drifting through the sky.

The popular personality, who gained widespread fame alongside Jeremy Clarkson, took to Instagram on Saturday (July 12) to spread the word about the perilous act.

His post included a stark video under the caption "what is going on in the world" where Kaleb addressed his fans directly.

In the dimly lit clip, he expressed his disbelief: "I can't quite believe what I'm seeing at the moment."

He informed viewers about the immediate action he had taken: "I've just called this in to 999 but someone has felt the need to light two Chinese lanterns in and around the Chipping Norton area.

"They are currently floating over the area. I'm looking at both of them as we speak right now."

He continued with incredulity: "But what goes through someone's mind when they decide to light two Chinese lanterns in the middle of a heatwave.

"We've hardly had any rain since March. Jesus, honestly. What's going on with the world," reports Gloucestershire Live.

His followers were swift to back him up in the comment section; one urged for greater awareness: "People need educating mate. Spread the message."

Another concurred: "Well said Kaleb, this could quite easily start a wild fire."

Social media users have expressed their concerns, with one local revealing the dry conditions of farmland by saying: "Some people really don't have a clue. The farmer's field next to mine is that dry I can literally put my whole hand down the cracks of the soil."

Another resident voiced apprehensions about the dangers of sky lanterns: "They should never do this for any celebration. They let some of these off for a wedding near me. They set fire to someone's house and barn when they landed. Plus livestock can ingest them when they land. It's like balloon releases. It's littering, pure and simple. Should be banned."

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service has published advice cautioning against the use of sky lanterns: "Sky lanterns are a beautiful sight - but the potential damage they can cause is significant.

"They use the heat of a naked flame to float. They're not only a fire hazard but also a danger to livestock, agriculture, camping activities, thatched properties and hazardous material sites.

"Whilst ignition and launch are mostly in the control of the user, the actual flight path and end destination are not. There's no guarantee the fuel cell will be completely out and cooled when the lantern lands, so any contact with a flammable surface could start a fire.

"There's evidence of them causing fires, wasting police time, being mistaken for distress flares, misleading aircraft and killing livestock."

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