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.
Crews from Malton, Pickering, Filey and Driffield (Humberside FRS) plus Kirkbymoorsides Argocat responded to a field on fire. The fire measured approx 150m x 100m to a stubble and standing crop field. Farm Machinery was used to cut fire breaks around the fire and crews used hose reel jets, knapsack sprayers and beaters to extinguish the fire and put a wet line in to prevent re-ignition of the fire.
Time: 19.52 Location: Duggleby, Malton Crews from Malton, Pickering, Filey and Driffield (Humberside FRS) plus Kirkbymoorsides Argocat responded to a field on fire. The fire measured approx 150m x 100m to a stubble and standing crop field. Farm Machinery was used to cut fire brea
Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Bawdrip Attending station Bovey Tracey, Danes Castle, Clyst St George, Taunton, Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Nether Stowey, Street, Castle Cary, Cheddar Incident type In the open (large) Date 08 Aug 2026 Time 5.01pm
Outdoor fire
03pm fire control received multiple calls reporting a grassfire in Puriton, near Bridgwater. Seven appliances are currently in attendance. This is a commercial property for fire in a bin store, minibus and 16 acres of grassland measuring 575 metres by 290 metres.
Grass fire - Hayes
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters responded to a grass fire in Lakes Farm Country Park in Hayes. The Brigade was first called about the fire at 1438, with crews from Hillingdon, Heathrow, Southall and surrounding fire stations sent to the scene. Firefighters had the incident under control by 1556.
Source: London Fire Brigade
Road traffic collision
We are currently in attendance at a serious road traffic collision on the A30 eastbound at Honiton. 3 fire engines are in attendance with the Police and Ambulance. Crews assisted in releasing one casualty from the vehicle and made the vehicle safe.
Fire in the open in Birchwood
Crews were called to multiple reports of a grassfire covering an area of about 10m x 5m. They used beaters to put it out.
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Fire, Valley Farm Road, Leeds
One crew remain at the scene this morning. Four crews and two aerial appliances remain at the scene this morning. We still have four crews and one aerial ladder appliance at the scene of the fire, with advice still to avoid the area.
Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Exwick Attending station Bovey Tracey, Danes Castle, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Middlemoor, Clyst St George Incident type In the open (large) Date 07 Aug 2026 Time 4.03pm
Outdoor fire
One fire engine from Exeter was originally sent to a report of a grass fire in Exwick. Due to the amount of 999 calls, a further pump was sent for assistance. On arrival crews confirmed this was a large area of grassland that was on fire and spreading towards domestic properties.
Property fire
Two fire appliances from Cheddar and Burnham on Sea were mobilised to reports of a fire. Further calls stated this was a garage so the incident was escalated to a commercial property fire and an additional resource from Bridgwater and an officer were also mobilised.
Wildfire affecting 10 acres of standing crop
Closed Wildfire affecting 10 acres of standing crop Location Hazeleigh Hall Lane, Hazeleigh Attending station Incident type Fire Date 1.39pm, 07 Aug 2026 Find out more
Grass Fire | White Rose Shopping Centre
The fire has now been extinguished. Thank you to members of the public and local residents for their cooperation and support while crews dealt with the incident. Firefighters are working to bring the incident under control.
Richmond crew attended a fire in the open. This was a bonfire which had spread to a nearby field. Crews extinguished the fire using two hose reel jets and beaters. Advice given.
Time: 1511 Location: Gayles Richmond crew attended a fire in the open. This was a bonfire which had spread to a nearby field. Crews extinguished the fire using two hose reel jets and beaters. Advice given.
Stokesley attended a fire in the open. Crew extinguished the fire using 2 hose reel jets. This was believed to be fly tipping, Police informed.
Time: 0846 Location: Hutton Rudby Stokesley attended a fire in the open. Crew extinguished the fire using 2 hose reel jets. This was believed to be fly tipping, Police informed.
Burringham Road, Scunthorpe.
Burringham Road, Scunthorpe. Field fire. Extinguished by member of the public using boot. Prior to Fire Service arrival. Inspection only by Fire Service. Date & Time: Thu 6 Aug 2026 21:10 (No:018875) Incident Number: 018875 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
East Common Lane, Scunthorpe.
East Common Lane, Scunthorpe. Large field fire. Extinguished by crews using four hose reels, beaters, Scotty Back Pack, thermal imaging camera and drone. Date & Time: Thu 6 Aug 2026 16:27 (No:018828) Incident Number: 018828 Incident Type: FIRE PRIMARY
Field fire
Closed Field fire Location Howard Way, Harlow Attending station Incident type Fire Date 2.31pm, 06 Aug 2026 Find out more
Property fire
Multiple calls were received for a fire in a commercial building in Kings Mill road, Cullompton. Three fire appliances attended along with supporting officers. On arrival crews confirmed a fire in a machine and that the sprinklers had activated to contain the fire.
Vehicle fire
Fire crews from Minehead attended a car fire in Conifer Close, Exford, Minehead. The car was severely damaged by fire and also there was fire damage to approximately 10m of hedgerow.
Tractor and Field Fire
Five crews attended a Tractor and Field Fire in Withersfield (Incident reference: 028202)
Source: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service