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 the open – Grafham - Huntingdonshire
15/08/2026 4.15PM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open in Burnley
Burnley Fire in the open in Burnley Date: 15/08/2026 Time: 15:15
Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire In the Open
15/08/2026 15:12 Mousehole
Fire service: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire in Warrington
Crews used two hose reel jets and beaters to extinguish a fire involving straw in a field covering approximately 100m x 100m.
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)
Wildfire in Yalding, Maidstone
Wildfire in Yalding, Maidstone
Fire service: Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Kent Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Kent Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
New Forest wildfire update - Saturday 15 Aug 26
New Forest wildfire update - Saturday 15 Aug 26 On-call firefighter Jon explains the challenges of tackling hotspots.
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)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Haybridge Avenue, Hadley, Telford
Crews came across fire in front garden located in incinerator. Crews extinguished using hose reel jet and advice given to occupier.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Crescent Road, Hadley, Telford
Reports of fire within incinerator unattended and close to fence. Fire was extinguished prior to fire service arrival however crews damped down area with one hose reel jet.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments No equipment in use - Ratlinghope, Shrewsbury
Reports of large flames seen in area from property. Thorough investigations from crews of area with nothing found.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Sailsbury Hill View, Market Drayton
One bonfire located in private property, extinguished using one hose reel jet and advice to occupier given.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Ripon and Boroughbridge crews attended the area following a report of a field fire. Crew confirmed this to be standing crops with area affected approximately 150 metres by 50 metres. Crews used hose reel jets and beaters to extinguish.
Time: 09:07 Location: West Tanfield Ripon and Boroughbridge crews attended the area following a report of a field fire. Crew confirmed this to be standing crops with area affected approximately 150 metres by 50 metres. Crews used hose reel jets and beaters to extinguish.
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 Equipments Hosereel jet - Upper Road, Madeley, Telford
Fire involving approximately 8m x 2m of undergrowth on fire. Extinguished using extended hose reel 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 – Dogsthorpe - Peterborough
15/08/2026 1.55AM
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)
Crews from Hawes alongside assistance from Hornby crews responded to a fire in the open. On arrival crews found contents of a skip on fire, this was extinguished using 2 hose reel jets.
Time: 23.25 Location: Austwick Crews from Hawes alongside assistance from Hornby crews responded to a fire in the open. On arrival crews found contents of a skip on fire, this was extinguished using 2 hose reel jets.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire incident near North Farm Lane, Tunbridge Wells
Crews are currently responding to a wildfire in North Farm Lane, Tunbridge Wells. More here: https://t.co/KVQO844wQm https://t.co/4yQZO6I1d8
Fire service: Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Kent Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Kent Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Field fire
Ongoing Field fire Location Long Lane, Stifford Clays Attending station Incident type Fire Date 9.40pm, 14 Aug 2026 Find out more
Fire service: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments No equipment in use - Barn Close, Donnington, Telford
Reports of a fire in the open which was found to be a controlled burn. Advice given.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments No equipment in use - Monksmoor Road, Horsehay, Telford
Reports of a fire in the open which was found to be occupants having a BBQ. Advice given.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Black Hill, Clun
This incident involves a substantial fire in woodland involving logs and trees.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments No equipment in use - Kingsway crescent, Arleston, Telford
Reports of a fire in the open which was found to be a controlled burn. Advice given.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)