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.
Fire in the open in Ashton on Ribble
Penwortham Fire in the open in Ashton on Ribble Date: 16/08/2026 Time: 16:56
Wildfire in Lancaster
Lancaster, Morecambe, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth Wildfire in Lancaster Date: 16/08/2026 Time: 16:25
Grass fire
Aylesbury 16/08/2026 3:38 pm Outdoor fire
Source: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Field Fire
Longwick 16/08/2026 2:46 pm Outdoor fire
Acomb crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. Following investigation in the area, crew found no fire.
Time: 1624 Location: Clifton Ings, York Acomb crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. Following investigation in the area, crew found no fire.
Whitby crew attended to investigate following a report of a fire in the open. Thorough search of area carried out with no fire found.
Time: 1122 Location: Goathland area Whitby crew attended to investigate following a report of a fire in the open. Thorough search of area carried out with no fire found.
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Richmond crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a false alarm due to controlled burning, under supervision.
Time: 1313 Location: Aiskew Richmond crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a false alarm due to controlled burning, under supervision.
York crew attended the area to investigate following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew found this to be a small fire contained within a drum, being supervised by responsible persons with hose pipe available. Advice only, no action.
Time: 1550 Location: Bishopthorpe York crew attended the area to investigate following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew found this to be a small fire contained within a drum, being supervised by responsible persons with hose pipe available. Advice only, no action.
Small grass fire in Runcorn
Firefighters used a hose reel jet to extinguish two small grass fires. Police were informed as the fires are believed to have been started deliberately.
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Heath fire – Canford Heath
15th August, 2026 at 8.30pm We were called to Canford Heath at 8.30pm tonight (15 August) for a fire currently affecting approx. 50m x 30m of gorse and heath. We have crews on scene from Poole (x2), Redhill Park and Christchurch, together with small off-road appliances from Hamworthy and Ferndown, and a water carrier from Eastleigh. The fire is contained, and we are being supported by Dorset Police and Wessex Rescue's drone team. Read more
Source: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Field off St Davids Close, Malinslee, Telford
This incident involved a fire measuring approx 5m x 2m involving rubbish and undergrowth. Crews extinguished using 1 hosereel jet.
Small fire in the open in Runcorn
Firefighters used two water backpacks and a bucket to extinguish a small fire.
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
FIRE IN OPEN - Randlay Woods, Hollinswood, Telford
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Fire in the open in Nelson
Nelson Fire in the open in Nelson Date: 15/08/2026 Time: 16:22
Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Fire in the open in Burnley
Burnley Fire in the open in Burnley Date: 15/08/2026 Time: 15:15
Grass fire in Warrington
Crews used two hose reel jets and beaters to extinguish a fire involving straw in a field covering approximately 100m x 100m.
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Haybridge Avenue, Hadley, Telford
Crews came across fire in front garden located in incinerator. Crews extinguished using hose reel jet and advice given to occupier.
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Crescent Road, Hadley, Telford
Reports of fire within incinerator unattended and close to fence. Fire was extinguished prior to fire service arrival however crews damped down area with one hose reel jet.
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments No equipment in use - Ratlinghope, Shrewsbury
Reports of large flames seen in area from property. Thorough investigations from crews of area with nothing found.
FIRE IN OPEN - Sailsbury Hill View, Market Drayton
One bonfire located in private property, extinguished using one hose reel jet and advice to occupier given.
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service