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.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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)
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 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 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)