Man to appear in court charged with arson after wildfire (Image: Newsquest)
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered after a wildfire near the A590.
Adrian Budar, of Alexandra Road, Southport, is said to have damaged 15 acres of fell side and vegetation east of Newby Bridge on March 19 2022.
The 32-year-old is due to appear before magistrates in Barrow on June 5.
Crews from areas including Penrith, Sedbergh, Ambleside, Windermere and Grange were among those called to assist with the wildfire. Specialist wildfire teams used their expertise to put the fire out
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