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 , Knapsacks - Horse and Jockey Inn, Grindley Brook, Whitchurch
Fire involving one bonfire. Extinguished using knapsacks and hose reel jets.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Fire in the open in Skelmersdale Date: 16/08/2026 Time: 18:28
Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Beaters , Hosereel jet - Ashdale Road, Telford
Fire involving grass, undergrowth and gorse bushes. Crews extinguished using two hose reel jets and beaters.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open in Ashton on Ribble
Penwortham Fire in the open in Ashton on Ribble Date: 16/08/2026 Time: 16:56
Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire in Lancaster
Lancaster, Morecambe, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth Wildfire in Lancaster Date: 16/08/2026 Time: 16:25
Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire
Aylesbury 16/08/2026 3:38 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)
Field Fire
Longwick 16/08/2026 2:46 pm Outdoor fire
Fire service: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Field fire – Meldreth - South Cambs
16/08/2026 12.48PM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Field fire – Wisbech - Fenland
16/08/2026 12.00PM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
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.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
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.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
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.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
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.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Sunniside Avenue, Coalbrookdale
False alarm raised with good intent.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
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.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
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
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
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.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Small fire in the open in Runcorn
Firefighters used two water backpacks and a bucket to extinguish a small fire.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the Open
15/08/2026 18:54 Tregavethan
Fire service: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Randlay Woods, Hollinswood, Telford
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Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)