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.
Wildfire incident near Benenden, Cranbrook
Firefighters have extinguished a wildfire in #Benenden, #Cranbrook, this afternoon. More here: https://t.co/ViGLC5NoyV https://t.co/NT5Zza10vc
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)
Crews from York and Tadcaster responded to a report of a fire to straw in a grass field. Fire measured approximately 8 m x 4 m. Crews used 1 hose reel jet and wildfire tools to extinguish.
Time: 17.26 Location: Moor Lane, Murton Crews from York and Tadcaster responded to a report of a fire to straw in a grass field. Fire measured approximately 8 m x 4 m. Crews used 1 hose reel jet and wildfire tools 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 the open
Burnham 13/08/2026 4:34 pm Outdoor fire
Fire service: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire incident near Commonside East in Mitcham
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a grass fire near Commonside East in #Mitcham. Around one hectare of grassland and shrubs is alight. https://t.co/3hRLzM9yga https://t.co/B8BlZpOsYG
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
Source: London Fire Brigade (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth
Grass fire approximately 30m x 40m.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Field fire - Upton - Huntingdonshire
13/08/2026 1.47PM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Field fire – Pimperne
13th August, 2026 at 1.44pm Since it was first reported at 1.44pm this afternoon, we’ve received almost 50 calls about a field fire near Salisbury Road, Pimperne. Crews from Poole, Wimborne, Shaftesbury, Westbourne, and Verwood are currently in attendance alongside the water carr
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire in High Halden, Ashford
Wildfire in High Halden, Ashford
Fire service: Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Kent Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Selby fire crew responded to a report of a fire in the open which was found to be attended controlled burning. Advice given. False alarm.
Time: 13:30 Location: Monk Fryston Selby fire crew responded to a report of a fire in the open which was found to be attended controlled burning. Advice given. False alarm.
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 Ringmer
We've been called to reports of a field fire near #Ringmer. Approximately 50 metres by 50 metres of grassland is alight. Please avoid the area by Norlington Lane. https://t.co/pAhGqYl8C1 https://t.co/6CbLfwiUOH
Fire service: East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
Source: East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire - Orpington
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire near Sandy Lane in Orpington. Around an acre of shrubland was damaged by the fire. Control Officers took the first of seven calls at 1225 and the fire was extinguished by 1346. Crews from Orpington and Sidcup fire stations attended the scene.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
Source: London Fire Brigade (external link, opens in a new tab), London Fire Brigade (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open – Bishops Caundle
13th August, 2026 at 11.59am We received a call at 11.59am today about a large fire in the open on Ryalls Lane, Bishops Caundle. Crews from Sherborne, Dorchester and Yeovil are currently in attendance along with a small 4x4 pumping appliance from Blandford and a water carrier als
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Field fire - Soham - East Cambs
13/08/2026 11.50AM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Station Road, Llanymynech
False alarm raised with good intent as a result of controlled burning.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire incident near Tintwistle Moor - Thursday 13 August
Wildfire at #Tintwistle Moor - #Update Thursday 13 August Following continued progress over recent days, 2 further sectors of the incident, Featherbed Moss & Crowden, have now been safely handed back to landowners United Utilities to monitor. More info: https://t.co/3MULeW3nEt https://t.co/sXjHrHDdZ2
Fire service: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Corkins Bank, Beguildy
Fire involving one lawnmower and 5m x 5m of pine trees, found to be out upon arrival.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Woodland Fire Hawley Lakes
13/08/2026 8:00 Woodland Fire Hawley Lakes Incident information 8am 13 August Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in woodland at Hawley Lakes, Blackwater. The fire is ... Blackwater, 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)
Fire in the open in close proximity to overhead powerlines
Home Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Fire service incidents Fire in the open in close proximity to overhead powerlines Fire in the open in close proximity to overhead powerlines The grass fire has led to an inspection by UK Power Networks (incident ref: 029065) Closed Location: S
Fire service: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass Fire, Sutton Leach, St Helens
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Fire service: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Deep-seated grass fire in Gawsworth
A grass and shrubland fire measuring approximately 5m x 20m was extinguished by firefighters using two hose reels. The crews needed to dig out soil from the deep-seated fire to ensure it was fully extinguished.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)