A new approach on tackling the vast number of grassland fires that have threatened communities right across Wales has been set at a conference in Cardiff. Since the beginning of the month firefighters have dealt with 1,200 fires that were deliberately started.
Two boys, aged 15 from Newport, have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a grass fire in the Gaer area of Newport last week.
They have since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Police are asking anyone with information on grass fires to come forward.
It comes as Crimstoppers announced a reward up of to £5,000 for information on deliberate grass fires across south Wales.
The total number of grass fires dealt with by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are up by nearly 200% on last year, new figures show.
More than 100 blazes across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil have been reported to police since the beginning of March.
People starting grass fires should be locked-up Wales' Public Services Minister will be told later today