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.
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - St Martins, Oswestry
This was hedgerows on fire, crews used hosereel jets to extinguish the fire.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire incident near Ilchester, Somerset
We are currently dealing with a large field fire in Ilchester, Somerset. We currently have 6 fire engines and various specialist crews in attendance. Please void the area and keep doors and windows shut. https://t.co/ADVhal0AEL
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022087 24 August 2026, 15:14 Briston One appliance from Holt attended a fire in the open on Thurning Mill Lane. The crew used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. The stop was received at 15:54
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
fire in the open
Bletchley 24/08/2026 3:13 pm Outdoor fire
Fire service: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open in Blackpool
Blackpool, Bispham, South Shore Fire in the open in Blackpool Date: 24/08/2026 Time: 15:10
Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Field fire - Stuntney - East Cambs
24/08/2026 2.56PM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire at Tintwistle Moor - Update Monday 24 August, Operational Response Ends
Posted: Monday 24 August 2026, 14:55 A wildfire on Tintwistle Moor which initially started over eight weeks ago (24 June) is now out and Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) has formally stood down its operational response. Firefighters had been monitoring the final remaining sector at Arnfield Moor to ensure the fire was fully extinguished before a stop message was issued today, Monday 24 August, shortly before 13:00 hours signalling the end of the incident. The scale and complexity of the wildfire led to a major incident being declared on 12 July, with firefighters from Derbyshire and across the country, as well as partner agencies, supporting the response over the weeks that followed. The issuing of the stop message brings to a close one of the longest-running incidents in terms of operational deployment that DFRS has ever attended. However, while firefighting operations have now ceased, work will continue over the coming days to recover the remaining equipment used throughout the incident. Responsibility for the site has now been handed back to the landowner, United Utilities. DFRS will continue to work closely with United Utilities over the coming week, providing advice and support as recovery activity continues across the moor. Area Manager Nathan Stevens said: "The issuing of the stop message marks the end of a significant and complex incident that has required a sustained response over many weeks. “This incident has demonstrated the incredible dedication of people right across Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service. While our firefighters worked tirelessly on the moor, colleagues in Control and support teams played a vital role behind the scenes, helping to sustain the response while ensuring we continued to deliver services to our communities throughout the incident. “I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone involved, including colleagues from across the Service, partner agencies, neighbouring fire and rescue services, landowners and local communities. The scale and duration of this wildfire presented significant challenges, and the response would not have been possible without the collective efforts of many organisations and individuals working together. “While the fire is now out and operational activity on the moor has ended, work continues behind the scenes to recover equipment and return resources to normal availability. We remain extremely grateful to everyone who played a part in bringing this incident to a safe conclusion."
Fire service: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Field fire – Southwick
24th August, 2026 at 2.48pm We were called to an area off Fairfield Meadows, Southwick at 2.48pm today (24 August) for a field fire affecting approx. 3km x 1km. There are currently crews on scene from Bradford on Avon, Warminster, Frome, Chippenham, Calne and Melksham, with an incident command vehicle from Pewsey. A water carrier from Andover and small 4x4 appliances from Castle Cary and Cheddar are en route. Hose reel jets, main jets and beaters are being used to tackle the fire, which has spread towards Hogginton Lane. Read more
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire - Northolt
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Rectory Park in Northolt. Around one hectare of grass and trees were damaged by the fire. Control Officers took the first of 23 calls at 1444 and mobilised crews from Northolt, Southall and Ruislip fire stations to the scene. The fire was extinguished by 1603.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
Source: London Fire Brigade (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022067 24 August 2026, 13:33 Norwich One appliance from Sprowston attended a fire in the open on Lakenham Way. Crew used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. Stop received at 13:57
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 , Thermal imaging camera - Smallhill Road, Lawley Village, Telford
This incident involved approximately 10 x 8 meters of undergrowth on an embankment on fire, extinguished by crews using 1 hose reel jet and a thermal imaging camera to check for residual hot spots.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire - Tottenham
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Higham Road in Tottenham.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
Source: London Fire Brigade (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire incident near a Solar Panel site near Broadclyst, Devon
We are currently dealing with a large field fire on a Solar Panel site near Broadclyst, Devon. We have 10 fire engines in attendance. Please avoid the area. https://t.co/5KFfrhYE0G
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments High Pressure Jet - Field to the rear of Glebe Close, Cheswardine, Market Drayton
This incident was a fire involving 20 square meters of grass and undergrowth possibly caused by arcing electricity cables in the vicinity, extinguished using 1 high pressure 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
24/08/2026 11:47 Falmouth
Fire service: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire In the Open
24/08/2026 11:23 Launceston
Fire service: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Crews from Stokesley, Pickering and Kirkbymoorside responded to reports of a fire in the open measuring approximately 5x5M. Crews used knapsack sprayers, recip saws, and wildfire rakes to extinguish and dampen down.
Time: 11:11 Location: Chop Gate Crews from Stokesley, Pickering and Kirkbymoorside responded to reports of a fire in the open measuring approximately 5x5M. Crews used knapsack sprayers, recip saws, and wildfire rakes to extinguish and dampen down.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Large woodland fire tackled by firefighters in North Baddesley
24/08/2026 10:33 Large woodland fire tackled by firefighters in North Baddesley A large woodland fire in North Baddesley was tackled by firefighters yesterday evening. At around half four, fire engines, water carriers... North Baddesley, United Kingdom
Fire service: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Stokesley’s appliance responded to reports of smoke sighted. This was found to be a small fire measuring approximately 1M by 1M. Crews extinguished using a hose reel jet and wildfire tools.
Time: 09:22 Location: Whorlton Lane, Whorlton Stokesley’s appliance responded to reports of smoke sighted. This was found to be a small fire measuring approximately 1M by 1M. Crews extinguished using a hose reel jet and wildfire tools.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Acomb’s crew were mobilised to a stubble field fire near the A64. Crews used one hose reel jet to extinguish and dampen down the area.
Time: 08:49 Location: Sim Balk Lane, York Acomb’s crew were mobilised to a stubble field fire near the A64. Crews used one hose reel jet to extinguish and dampen down the area.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)