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.
Alvingham Avenue, Cleethorpes.
Alvingham Avenue, Cleethorpes. Small fire in wooded area. Scotty Backpack in use. Date & Time: Wed 5 Aug 2026 20:59 (No:018760) Incident Number: 018760 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Fire in a wooded area in Mow Cop
Crews were called on Wednesday evening and located a small fire some distance from the nearest road or pathway, making access difficult. Firefighters walked around a mile through woodland carrying backpack water sprayers and hand tools to tackle the fire. Crews worked at the scen
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Wildfire incident near Oak Road in Romford
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a grass fire near Oak Road in #Romford. More information to follow. https://t.co/FolPEPZyoi
Source: London Fire Brigade
Haigh Park Road Leeds
One crew remains at the scene damping down after the fire was extinguished. Fire Investigation are looking into the cause of the blaze. Eight crews are still at the scene with nine large jets in use to tackle the fire.
05 August: Joint agency statement: Update on wildfire at Llanwonno, Ferndale
Partners from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, South Wales Police, Natural Resources Wales and the Local Authority continue to work together to manage the ongoing wildfire incident at Llanwonno, Ferndale. The incident remains a major incident, although significant progress ha
Source: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Grass fire - Woolwich (2)
Grass fire - Woolwich (2) Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a grass fire on Woolwich Common, Woolwich.
Source: London Fire Brigade
FIRE IN OPEN
FIRE IN OPEN Hodnet 05/08/2026 11:42 More Details
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Property fire
Fire Control received a call reporting a shed well alight and mobilised crews from Middlemoor and Danes Castle. Once in attendance, Crews requested a third appliance from Middlemoor for additional water.
Wildfire incident near Dunwich Heath
UPDATE: We have been asked by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service to continue to assist them in tackling the wildfire at Dunwich Heath. Our crew of four Firefighters and one spare appliance will remain at the scene until Friday 07 August. Our operational capability remains unchanged. https://t.co/yFARansp9I
Source: Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Old Main Road, Irby Upon Humber.
Old Main Road, Irby Upon Humber. Field fire. One hose reel and one haydrag in use. Date & Time: Wed 5 Aug 2026 06:30 (No:018679) Incident Number: 018679 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Fire in Burghfield Common Fire in the open
Date 05 August 2026 Incident Fire in Burghfield Common Fire in the open Location Oakley Drive, Reading, UK
Source: Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Wildfire update near a field off Great Moor Road in Pattingham
Large grass fire extinguished | Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service In an emergency always call 999  General enquiries call 0300 330 1000 Large grass fire extinguished Firefighters have extinguished a large grass fire in Wolverhampton.
Fire in the Open
High Wycombe. 04/08/2026 9:18 pm Outdoor fire
Grass Fire, Grange Lane North, Scunthorpe.
Grange Lane North, Scunthorpe. Two seperate seats of grass fire. Scotty Back Pack in use. Date & Time: Tue 4 Aug 2026 21:02 (No:018632) Incident Number: 018632 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Wildfire update near Vernon Way in Bloxwich
Scrubland fire extinguished | Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service In an emergency always call 999  General enquiries call 0300 330 1000 Scrubland fire extinguished We were called at 6.30pm on Sunday (2 August) to Vernon Way in Bloxwich following reports of smoke coming from the area.
Grass Fire - East Road, Keadby.
East Road, Keadby. 200 square metre of grassland involved in fire. Hose reel, lpp, main line and wild fire equipment in use. Fire fighters in water resue ppe and boat in use for access. Date & Time: Tue 4 Aug 2026 17:31 (No:018570) Incident Number: 018570 Incident Type: FIRE SECO
Fire in the open - Balsham - South Cambs
Fire in the open - Balsham - South Cambs 04/08/2026 4.53PM
Fire in the open - Abbotsley - Huntingdonshire
Fire in the open - Abbotsley - Huntingdonshire 04/08/2026 12.24PM
FIRE IN OPEN
FIRE IN OPEN Tweedale 04/08/2026 10:35 More Details Load More
Field fire - Alconbury - Huntingdonshire
Field fire - Alconbury - Huntingdonshire 04/08/2026 10.29AM