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.
Small fire extinguished in Runcorn
Firefighters used a hose reel jet to extinguish a small fire in a wooded area in Runcorn. 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)
A crew from Tadcaster responded to reports of a fire measuring 15m by 5m, which originated within the hedge line, then affected a derelict farm building. Crews used 2 hose reel jets, a thermal imaging camera and wildfire tools used. The fire caused less than 10% damage to the farm building. The cause was accidental.
Time: 15:39 Location: Bishopdyke Road, Sherburn in Elmet A crew from Tadcaster responded to reports of a fire measuring 15m by 5m, which originated within the hedge line, then affected a derelict farm building. Crews used 2 hose reel jets, a thermal imaging camera and wildfire to
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 , Thermal imaging camera - Lancaster Avenue, Dawley, Telford
One hedge involved in fire.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Vehicle fire
Fire crews are in attendance at a tractor on fire within a field near Butterleigh. Crews from Exeter and Tiverton were on scene and requested a further 2 fire crews to assist with extinguishing the fire which had spread to the field.
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 - Crosmere, Cockshutt, Ellesmere
This incident involved approximately 100 metres by 100 metres of stubble field alight.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - M54 Eastbound Junction 3 to Junction 2
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), Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Farlow, Kidderminster
This incident involved approximately 30 metres of hedgerow alight.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Attingham Park, National Trust Regional Office, Atcham
This incident was a false alarm due to accidental activation.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
A crew from Harrogate responded to reports of a stubble field on fire, measuring approximately 60m by 60m. The fire had been extinguished prior to fire service arrival, by the farmers. Crews damped down the area. The cause was accidental. Crews used two hose reel jets.
Time:12:58 Location: Hay – a – Park A crew from Harrogate responded to reports of a stubble field on fire, measuring approximately 60m by 60m. The fire had been extinguished prior to fire service arrival, by the farmers. Crews damped down the area. The cause was accidental. Crews
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 - Levins Court, Madeley, Telford
This incident involved a small fire, measuring approximately 1 metre by 1 metre.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire - West Drayton
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Laurel Lane in West Drayton.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
Source: London Fire Brigade (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire - Bexleyheath
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Martens Avenue in Bexleyheath.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Crews remain at scene of wildfire
We were called at 4.30pm yesterday (Sunday 9 August) to Park Hall Country Park, off Park Hall Road, following reports of smoke coming from the area.
Fire service: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire in Northwich
Date/Time: 09 August 2026 - 17:48 Address Griffiths Road Northwich Attendance One fire engine and the Rapid Response Rescue Unit from Middlewich Details A large grass fire in Northwich saw firefighters use three hose reel jets to extinguish the blaze. Thermal imaging cameras were
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN - Springfield Park, Market Drayton
This incident involved a controlled burn out on arrival of crews, advice 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)
Grass fire - Berwick Pond Road
Grass fire - Berwick Pond Road Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Berwick Pond Road in Rainham.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
Source: London Fire Brigade (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Workhouse Wood, Cross Houses
Fire involving approx 60m by 10m of stubble fire. Crews extinguished using 2 hose reel jets
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire - Greenford
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Cowgate Road in Greenford.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
Source: London Fire Brigade (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet , Thermal imaging camera - Clee Hill, Ludlow
One small fire involving disposable BBQ. Crews extinguished area with one hose reel jet and surrounding area checked for hot spots with thermal imaging camera.
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), Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire in Northwich
Date/Time: 09 August 2026 - 17:48 Address Griffiths Road Northwich Attendance One fire engine and the Rapid Response Rescue Unit from Middlewich Details A large grass fire in Northwich saw firefighters use three hose reel jets to extinguish the blaze. Thermal imaging cameras were
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service