Investigations into grass fire

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating a grass fire, which left a mother and her young daughter injured, in the Simonside Hills on Good Friday.

By The Newsroom
Saturday, 9th April 2016, 3:30 pm
Updated Saturday, 9th April 2016, 3:41 pm
The air ambulance at the scene.
The air ambulance at the scene.

HSE inspectors are liaising with the land owner to determine measures to prevent public risk.

The investigation is being supported by Northumbria Police and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service.