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.
July 12 update
July 12 update At just before 8.45pm on Saturday 11 July, fire crews were called to reports of a fire in open moorland near Dovestone Reservoir, Greenfield. Firefighters remain in attendance this evening (Sunday 12 July) and continue to work alongside partner agencies to contain the fire and prevent further spread. Throughout the day, additional fire engines, specialist wildfire units, burns teams, command support resources and drone capability have been brought in to support the response.
Wildfire update near Swineshaw Reservoir
Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires - Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service --> Skip to main content Skip to Accessibility Statement Your Safety --> Fire moorland Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires Firefighters are continuing to deal with large moorland fires in the Dovestone and Swineshaw areas of Greater Manchester. Our firefighters have
Wildfire update near Higher Swineshaw Reservoir
Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires - Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service --> Skip to main content Skip to Accessibility Statement Your Safety --> Fire moorland Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires Major incident updates - Firefighters continue to tackle moorland wildfires Firefighters are continuing to deal with large moorland fires in the Dovestone and Swineshaw areas of Greater Manchester. Our firefighters have
Grassland Fire, Cocksheds Lane, Halesowen
local_fire_department Grassland Fire, Cocksheds Lane, Halesowen Other fire 3 August 2026 Cocksheds Lane, Halesowen, UK Firefighters tackling grassland fire in Halesowen View incident details
Source: West Midlands Fire Service
Fire in the open - Chatteris - Fenland
Fire in the open - Chatteris - Fenland 02/08/2026 10.24PM
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Field fire - Waterbeach - South Cambs
Field fire - Waterbeach - South Cambs 02/08/2026 7.24PM
Small fire in open - Rear Of Hull Bridge Road, Tickton.
Rear Of Hull Bridge Road, Tickton. Small fire in open, Scotty back in use. Date & Time: Sun 2 Aug 2026 19:06 (No:018307) Incident Number: 018307 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Field fire - Melbourn - South Cambs
Field fire - Melbourn - South Cambs 02/08/2026 6.25PM
Selby’s retained crew responded to reports of a small fire in the open. The fire measured approximately 2m by 2m and was out on the arrival of crews, no action taken.
18:23 – Common Lane, Burn Selby’s retained crew responded to reports of a small fire in the open. The fire measured approximately 2m by 2m and was out on the arrival of crews, no action taken.
Great Coates Road, Healing.
Great Coates Road, Healing. Small grass fire. Humberside fire appliance already in attendance. No further action required. Date & Time: Sun 2 Aug 2026 18:23 (No:018295) Incident Number: 018295 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Firefighters respond to large field fire in Chilbolton
02/08/2026 17:43 Firefighters respond to large field fire in Chilbolton Incident update 08:30 (3 Aug): A crew from Sutton Scotney returned to the scene this morning to carry out another inspection. They found ... Chilbolton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Grass Fire - Cromwell Road, Grimsby.
Cromwell Road, Grimsby. Grass fires. Extinguished by crews using beaters and Scotty Back Pack. Date & Time: Sun 2 Aug 2026 17:34 (No:018264) Incident Number: 018264 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Brickyard Lane, Melton.
Brickyard Lane, Melton. Grass fire. Extinguished by crews using hose reel and thermal imaging camera. Date & Time: Sun 2 Aug 2026 17:30 (No:018263) Incident Number: 018263 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Fire in the open - West Wickham - South Cambs
Fire in the open - West Wickham - South Cambs 02/08/2026 4.52PM
Grass Fire - Wesley Road, Scunthorpe
Wesley Road, Scunthorpe. Grass fire. Extinguished by crews using hose reel and beaters. Date & Time: Sun 2 Aug 2026 15:54 (No:018236) Incident Number: 018236 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Field fire
Incident Field fire Location Back Lane, Nether Haugh, Rotherham Incident type Fire Date 2 August 2026 Incident start 2.08pm
Source: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe.
Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe. Grass fire. Scotty Back Pack in use. Date & Time: Sun 2 Aug 2026 09:54 (No:018210) Incident Number: 018210 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Selby’s crew were mobilised to an unattended bonfire in the woods. Crews used knapsack sprayers and wildfire tools to extinguish.
06:11 – Brayton Braff, Brayton Selby’s crew were mobilised to an unattended bonfire in the woods. Crews used knapsack sprayers and wildfire tools to extinguish.
Grass Fire - Sorrel Road, Grimsby.
Sorrel Road, Grimsby. Grass fire. Extinguished by crews using hose reel, beaters and Scotty Back Pack. Date & Time: Sat 1 Aug 2026 19:47 (No:018139) Incident Number: 018139 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Wildfire update near West Glebe Park
A grass fire in West Glebe Park in Corby, that crews were called to shortly before 7pm Shortly before 7pm, crews were called to approximately five x five metres of grass on fire in West Glebe Park in Corby