You asked
I have been sent the link http://www.englandhighways.co.uk/fires-f...
Are the figures true?
What is being done about this?
How many ignitions are caused by discarded items?
How many fluid-spills are caused by discarded items?
We said
Thank you for your request.
Unfortunately, we do not hold the information you have requested.
We publish information on the levels and trends of crime in England and Wales primarily based on estimates from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) and Home Office police recorded crime. We do not hold any information relating to ignitions caused by discarded items or fluid-spills.
The Home Office publish information on incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Services and may be able to assist you further. They can be contacted at FireStatistics@homeoffice.gov.uk.