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.
Both crews from Tadcaster responded to an area of smouldering grassland measuring approximately 50m x 30m. Crews used four hose reel jets and wildfire tools to extinguish and dampen down.
Time: 19:12 Location: Church Fenton Both crews from Tadcaster responded to an area of smouldering grassland measuring approximately 50m x 30m. Crews used four hose reel jets and wildfire tools 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)
Fire In Open
11/08/2026 16:40 Porth
Fire service: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
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Fire in the open
High Wycombe 11/08/2026 3:47 pm Outdoor fire
Fire service: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Crews from York, Huntington and Northallerton responded to a report of a field fire. On arrival crews found a fire measuring 400m x 400m crews used 4 hose reel jets and assistance from farmers to create fire breaks to extinguish the fire.
Time: 15.35 Location: Sand Lane, Huby Crews from York, Huntington and Northallerton responded to a report of a field fire. On arrival crews found a fire measuring 400m x 400m crews used 4 hose reel jets and assistance from farmers to create fire breaks to extinguish the fire.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Field fire
Closed Field fire Location Berechurch Road, Colchester Attending station Incident type Fire Date 3.13pm, 11 Aug 2026 Find out more
Fire service: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
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FIRE IN OPEN - Wellington Road, Honnington, Newport
This incident was a false alarm with good intent.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Firefighters thank local farmers for help during field fire
Ongoing Firefighters thank local farmers for help during field fire Location Main Road, Frating Attending station Incident type Fire Date 2.58pm, 11 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)
Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Mincinglake & Whipton Attending station Okehampton, Torquay, Paignton, Buckfastleigh, Chagford, Dawlish, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Totnes, Danes Castle, Exmouth, Crediton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, Tiverton, Tavistock, Middlemoor, Cly
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Rockbeare Attending station Danes Castle, Ottery St Mary, Middlemoor Incident type In the open (small) Date 11 Aug 2026 Time 1.31pm
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Crews from Selby, York Snaith (Humberside FRS) and Pontefract (West Yorks FRS) responded to a Make Pumps 4 field fire that affected approximately 200m x 200m of area.
Time: 10.55 Location: Wand Lane, Hensall Crews from Selby, York Snaith (Humberside FRS) and Pontefract (West Yorks FRS) responded to a Make Pumps 4 field fire that affected approximately 200m x 200m of area.
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
Gerrards Cross 11/08/2026 8:41 am Outdoor fire
Fire service: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open extinguished in Chester
A hose reel was used to extinguish a fire in Chester that consisted of logs and debris. Police were informed, as this is believed to have been lit deliberately.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grassland Fire, field adj to Clayhanger Lane, Clayhanger, Walsall
local_fire_department Grassland Fire, field adj to Clayhanger Lane, Clayhanger, Walsall Other fire 11 August 2026 Lindon Drive, Brownhills, Walsall, UK View incident details
Fire service: West Midlands Fire Service
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Property fire
Three fire engines were initially sent to a report of a domestic property on fire with possible persons still inside the property. On arrival crews confirmed the property was well alight and requested another 3 fire engines and water bowser to assist.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Pump Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury
This incident involved 3 seats of fire identified in hedgerow to the rear of residential properties, extinguished by Fire Service Personnel using 3 hose reel jest, 1 main jet and a thermal imaging camera used 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)
Small grass fire in Runcorn
A small grass fire was extinguished in Runcorn.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Alcaston, Church Stretton
Crews responded to reports of a fire in the open which was was caused by dust generated by tractors working open ground – this incident was classified as a 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)
Wildfire incident near Beddington Lane, Mitcham
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a grass fire near Beddington Lane in Mitcham. The fire is affecting around three hectares of grassland. More information - https://t.co/2Yz48lsqQW https://t.co/RoeInSyzK4
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Buckets of water - The Quarry, Shrewsbury
Crews extinguished the contents of a rubbish bin which had been maliciously set on fire using buckets of water.
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)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Buckets of water , Knapsacks - Field adjacent to Hunter Street, Shrewsbury
Crews attended and assisted members of the public to extinguish approximately 2 square meters of logs and tree branches which had been maliciously set on fire. Equipment used was buckets of water and knapsacks. The Police were informed of this incident accordingly.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)