Resolved and historic wildfire incidents
Resolved and historic wildfire incident reports.
This archive retains reviewed reports after an incident has closed or moved outside the current reporting window. Dates show when each record was last verified or updated; source coverage can be delayed or incomplete.
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Wildfire incident near Homefield Farm, Crowhurst
‼️ We are currently responding to a wildfire at Homefield Farm, Crowhurst, with three fire engines in attendance. Approximately two hectares of land is affected. Please avoid the area, and if you live nearby, please keep windows and doors shut. Thank you. https://t.co/UuZmgBcMcX
Source: Surrey Fire and Rescue Service
Fire in the open in Shavington
Firefighters used hose reel water jets to extinguish a fire involving a 30m x 30m area of farmland. It is believed the fire was started deliberately, so police were informed. Anyone with information should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101.
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Wildfire incident near Tupholme
Please be aware that we have a number of appliances in attendance at a field fire in Tupholme. Local residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed. Please take care if you are travelling in this area.
Source: Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
East Carr Road, Hull.
East Carr Road, Hull. Approximately 5000 square metres of scrubland involved in fire. Two extended hose reel jets, six Scotty Backpacks, beaters and wildfire unit in use by Fire Service. Unknown source of ignition. Date & Time: Fri 7 Aug 2026 13:44 (No:018934) Incident Number: 01
New Potter Grange Road, Goole.
New Potter Grange Road, Goole. Camp fire pit smouldering, shovels, Scotty Back Pack, buckets of water and wildfire unit used,. Date & Time: Fri 7 Aug 2026 10:10 (No:018923) Incident Number: 018923 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Fire near Burghfield Common Fire in the open
Date 07 August 2026 Incident Fire near Burghfield Common Fire in the open Location Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, UK
Crew in attendance at an area in the open close to river following a report of a fire in the open. Crews are still investigating, no fire located at this time.
Time: 1649 Location: Old Malton Crew in attendance at an area in the open close to river following a report of a fire in the open. Crews are still investigating, no fire located at this time.
Outdoor fire
Newport Pagnell 06/08/2026 5:56 pm Outdoor fire
Grass fire - Heathrow Airport
Grass fire - Heathrow Airport London Fire Brigade was called to reports of a fire on an area of grass near a runway at Heathrow Airport.
Source: London Fire Brigade
Northallerton crew used a hose reel to extinguish a fire in the open of approx 5x5m.
Time: 14:29 Location: Hutton Bonnville Northallerton crew used a hose reel to extinguish a fire in the open of approx 5x5m.
FIRE IN OPEN
FIRE IN OPEN Albrighton 06/08/2026 12:33 More Details Load More
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
FIRE IN OPEN
FIRE IN OPEN Bridgnorth 06/08/2026 12:23 More Details Load More
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Acomb appliance responded to a report of an unattended fire in the open. On arrival this was found to be controlled burning. Advice given to responsible person to remain with fire while burning is taking place.
Time: 11:09 Location: Moor Monkton Acomb appliance responded to a report of an unattended fire in the open. On arrival this was found to be controlled burning. Advice given to responsible person to remain with fire while burning is taking place.
London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours
London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours 20 calls to a grass fire near Oak Street in Romford, attended by eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters Four calls to a grass fire near Hainault Road in Romford, attended by six fire engines and around 40 firefighters
London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours
London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours 39 calls to a grass fire near Ambleside Drive in Feltham, attended by four fire engines and around 25 firefighters
Source: London Fire Brigade, London Fire Brigade, London Fire Brigade
London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours
London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours Seven calls to a grass fire near Lambs Lane North in Rainham, attended by six fire engines and around 40 firefighters
Source: London Fire Brigade, London Fire Brigade
A crew from Selby responded to a report of a fire in a wooded area. This incident was ongoing at time of publication.
Time: 06.48 Location: Brayton Barff, Brayton A crew from Selby responded to a report of a fire in a wooded area. This incident was ongoing at time of publication.
Fire contained at Cannock Chase
We’ve still got a number of crews working to extinguish the fire and dampen down hotspots on Cannock Chase today (Thursday 6 August).
Source: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Small fire in the open in Macclesfield
Firefighters extinguished a small fire in the open in Macclesfield. Police were also in attendance, as this is believed to have been lit deliberately.
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service