Current United Kingdom wildfire incidents
Latest active and developing wildfire incident reports.
These records combine reviewed reports from available fire-service and public sources. Dates show when each incident was last verified or updated; reporting and source coverage can be delayed or incomplete. Sorted by newest wildfire incident first.
Small fire in the open in Ellesmere Port
Date/Time: 17 October 2026 - 05:12 Address Thornton Road Ellesmere Port Attendance One fire engine from Ellesmere Port attended. Details Firefighters used a hose reel jet to extinguish a fire in a roadside drain. The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the disposal of hot ashes down the drain. View Latest Incidents Live: Latest Incidents 3 hours ago Small fire in the open in Ellesmere Port 11 hours ago Kitchen fire in Widnes 28 hours ago Caravan well alight in Macclesfield 36 hours ago Fire in a garden in Poynton 43 hours ago Unit on fire at a power station in Warrington 2 days ago Small fire in a bedroom in Congleton View all incidents
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - York Road, Shrewsbury
Incident involved small fire in wheelie bin. Fire crews used one hose reel jet to extinguish fire.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments No equipment in use - Bromfield Road, Ludlow
Incident involved small controlled burn with occupier in attendance. No action by Fire Service
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Outdoor fire – Tooting
Outdoor fire – Tooting Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to an outdoor fire on Upper Tooting Road, Tooting. The Brigade’s Control Officers took the first of 12 calls at 04:28 and mobilised crews from Tooting, Wimbledon, Clapham and surrounding fire stations. The incident was under control by 0553.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
Source: London Fire Brigade (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Homer, Much Wenlock
Fire within a garden consisting of six trees and three compost heaps measuring approximately 10m by 10m.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Small fire in the open in Ellesmere Port
Date/Time: 13 October 2026 - 21:39 Address Station Road Ellesmere Port Attendance One fire engine from Ellesmere Port Details A small fire in the open was extinguished in Ellesmere Port. View Latest Incidents Live: Latest Incidents 11 hours ago Small fire in the open in Ellesmere Port 13 hours ago Controlled burn reduced in Macclesfield 31 hours ago Car collided with a house in Warrington 33 hours ago Fire in the open in Widnes 37 hours ago Kitchen fire in Warrington 37 hours ago Small fire in a bin in Widnes View all incidents
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - St. Martins
Fire involving approximately 15m of hedgerow. Crews extinguished using 1 extended hosereel jet.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open in Widnes
Date/Time: 12 October 2026 - 23:44 Address Northern Lane Widnes Attendance One fire engine from Widnes Details A hose reel jet was used to extinguish a fire in the open in Widnes. View Latest Incidents Live: Latest Incidents 9 hours ago Fire in the open in Widnes 13 hours ago Kitchen fire in Warrington 37 hours ago Fire in the open in Crewe 47 hours ago Smoke issuing from car in Warrington 2 days ago Two controlled burns extinguished in Bruera, Chester 2 days ago Tractor fire in Winsford View all incidents
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Cotton Hill, Shrewsbury
On arrival of crews they found this incident to be a controlled burn.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Park Gate, Ditton Priors
Crews are currently at a fire involving forestry.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Thermal imaging camera - St. Quentin Gate
Fire involving bushes approximately 2m x 2m which was out on arrival. Crews carried out thorough inspection using thermal imaging camera.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-025998 12 October 2026, 14:01 Harleston An appliance from Diss attended a fire in the open on Shotford Road. It was extinguished using hose reel jets and a thermal image camera. The stop was times at 1332hrs
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Lennock Road
Fire involving fence panels and garden planters. Crews extinguished using 1 hosereel jet.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Bransley, Cleobury Mortimer
1 bonfire consisting of logs extinguished using 2 hose reel jets
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Outdoor fire
Fire Control received a call to a shed fire within an allotment and mobilised a crew from Bridgwater. On arrival, crews confirmed 1 shed to be well alight, in which 2 nearby trees and 2 smaller outbuildings had been affected. Crews extinguished the fire using: The shed and its contents was 100% damaged by fire and the small outbuildings were 60% damaged by fire. The cause of this is believed to have been accidental.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open in Crewe
Date/Time: 11 October 2026 - 19:56 Address Abington Close Crewe Attendance Two fire engines from Crewe Details Crews attended an incident in which one gas main had ignited, which then spread to nearby trees. The fire was out on firefighters' arrival. A cordon was put in place, and nearby properties were evacuated. A thermal imaging camera was used to check for hotspots in the area, and the incident was handed over to the utility company and the police. View Latest Incidents Live: Latest Incidents 9 hours ago Fire in the open in Widnes 13 hours ago Kitchen fire in Warrington 37 hours ago Fire in the open in Crewe 47 hours ago Smoke issuing from car in Warrington 2 days ago Two controlled burns extinguished in Bruera, Chester 2 days ago Tractor fire in Winsford View all incidents
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-025952 11 October 2026, 18:32 Norwich An appliance from Sprowston attended a fire in the open on Munnings Road. This was extinguished before the arrival of the brigade. The stop message was received at 18:40.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-025948 11 October 2026, 16:56 Great Yarmouth One appliance from Great Yarmouth attended a fire in the open on Kitchener Road. Stop message received at 17:05.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-025942 11 October 2026, 16:19 Emneth One appliance from Wisbech attended a fire in the open on the A47. Crews used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. The stop message was received at 16:48
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-025936 11 October 2026, 14:03 Thorpe St Andrew One appliance from Sprowston attended a fire in the open on Pound Lane. Stop received at 14:19.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)