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.
Outdoor fire
03pm fire control received multiple calls reporting a grassfire in Puriton, near Bridgwater. Seven appliances are currently in attendance. This is a commercial property for fire in a bin store, minibus and 16 acres of grassland measuring 575 metres by 290 metres.
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
Wem 08/08/2026 15:31hrs
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Field fire in Faversham
Field fire in Faversham
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)
FIRE IN OPEN
Prees 08/08/2026 15:04
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire
Woodham 08/08/2026 2:46 pm Outdoor fire
Fire service: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass fire - Hayes
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters responded to a grass fire in Lakes Farm Country Park in Hayes. The Brigade was first called about the fire at 1438, with crews from Hillingdon, Heathrow, Southall and surrounding fire stations sent to the scene. Firefighters had the incident under control by 1556.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
Source: London Fire Brigade (external link, opens in a new tab)
Road traffic collision
We are currently in attendance at a serious road traffic collision on the A30 eastbound at Honiton. 3 fire engines are in attendance with the Police and Ambulance. Crews assisted in releasing one casualty from the vehicle and made the vehicle safe.
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 the open in Birchwood
Crews were called to multiple reports of a grassfire covering an area of about 10m x 5m. They used beaters to put it out.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open - Holme - Huntingdonshire
08/08/2026 10.24AM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open – Whittlesey - Fenland
08/08/2026 6.51AM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire incident near Homefield Farm, Crowhurst
‼️ We are currently responding to a wildfire at Homefield Farm, Crowhurst, with three fire engines in attendance. Approximately two hectares of land is affected. Please avoid the area, and if you live nearby, please keep windows and doors shut. Thank you. https://t.co/UuZmgBcMcX
Fire service: Surrey Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Exwick Attending station Bovey Tracey, Danes Castle, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Middlemoor, Clyst St George Incident type In the open (large) Date 07 Aug 2026 Time 4.03pm
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Outdoor fire
One fire engine from Exeter was originally sent to a report of a grass fire in Exwick. Due to the amount of 999 calls, a further pump was sent for assistance. On arrival crews confirmed this was a large area of grassland that was on fire and spreading towards domestic properties.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Property fire
Two fire appliances from Cheddar and Burnham on Sea were mobilised to reports of a fire. Further calls stated this was a garage so the incident was escalated to a commercial property fire and an additional resource from Bridgwater and an officer were also mobilised.
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 the open in Shavington
Firefighters used hose reel water jets to extinguish a fire involving a 30m x 30m area of farmland. It is believed the fire was started deliberately, so police were informed. Anyone with information should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire incident near Tupholme
Please be aware that we have a number of appliances in attendance at a field fire in Tupholme. Local residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed. Please take care if you are travelling in this area.
Fire service: Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
Source: Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (external link, opens in a new tab)
East Carr Road, Hull.
East Carr Road, Hull. Approximately 5000 square metres of scrubland involved in fire. Two extended hose reel jets, six Scotty Backpacks, beaters and wildfire unit in use by Fire Service. Unknown source of ignition. Date & Time: Fri 7 Aug 2026 13:44 (No:018934) Incident Number: 01
Fire service: Humberside Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Wildfire affecting 10 acres of standing crop
Closed Wildfire affecting 10 acres of standing crop Location Hazeleigh Hall Lane, Hazeleigh Attending station Incident type Fire Date 1.39pm, 07 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
Minsterley 07/08/2026 13:24
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Grass Fire | White Rose Shopping Centre
The fire has now been extinguished. Thank you to members of the public and local residents for their cooperation and support while crews dealt with the incident. Firefighters are working to bring the incident under control.
Fire service: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)