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.
Fire In the Open
01/09/2026 14:40 St Ives
Fire service: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022732 1 September 2026, 10:49 Twyford Appliances from Fakenham, Dereham and Holt attended a fire in the open on Foulsham Road. The crews used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. The stop was received at 11:25
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022723 1 September 2026, 07:32 Bawsey One appliance from Kings Lynn attended a fire in the open on Gayton Road. The fire was extinguished before arrival. The stop was received at 07:5
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022711 31 August 2026, 22:43 Norwich One appliance from Hethersett attended a fire in the open on Queens Road. Crews used hose reel jets and hand appliances to extinguish the fire. The stop message was received at 22:55.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
A crew from Richmond responded to a report of a fire in the open. Crews located a bonfire consisting of building materials that had been left unattended. Crews extinguished the fire using 1 hose reel jet.
Time: 21:00 Location: Forcett A crew from Richmond responded to a report of a fire in the open. Crews located a bonfire consisting of building materials that had been left unattended. Crews extinguished the fire using 1 hose reel jet.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022706 31 August 2026, 20:21 Kings Lynn One appliance from Kings Lynn attended a fire in the open on Losinga Road. Crews used hose reel jets and hand appliances to extinguish the fire. The stop message was received at 20:39.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022698 31 August 2026, 17:53 Heacham One appliance from Heacham attended a fire in the open on Sandringham Drive. Crews used hose reel jets and hand appliances to extinguish the fire. The stop message was received at 18:14.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Residents thank firefighters who stopped field fire spreading
Closed Residents thank firefighters who stopped field fire spreading Location Bovingdon Road, Braintree Attending station Incident type Fire Date 1.23pm, 31 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)
Field fire - Barton - South Cambs
31/08/2026 1.17PM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Brantingham Road, Elloughton.
Hay bale on fire. Firefighters used one hose reel, hay drag and Scotty Back Pack to extinguish fire. Date & Time: Mon 31 Aug 2026 09:58 (No:021667) Incident Number: 021667 Incident Type: FIRE SECONDARY
Fire service: Humberside Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022660 31 August 2026, 06:41 Wimbotsham Appliances from Downham Market attended a fire in the open on Lynn Road. Crews used hose reel jets and hand appliances to extinguish the fire. The stop message was received at 07:18.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022640 30 August 2026, 20:31 Burgh Castle One appliance from Great Yarmouth attended a fire in the open on Mill Road. Crews used hose reel jets and hand appliances to extinguish the fire. The stop message was received at 20:52.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022639 30 August 2026, 20:19 No data One appliance from Downham Market alongside their Tactical Response Vehicle attended a fire in the open on A1122. The crews used hose reel jets and the misting unit to extinguish the fire. The stop message was sent at 22:30.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022627 30 August 2026, 16:07 North Tuddenham One appliance from Dereham attended a fire in the open on Main Road in North Tuddenham. This was a controlled burn and the stop was received at 16:27
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open - Brington - Huntingdonshire
29/08/2026 11.39PM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022584 29 August 2026, 20:24 Limpenhoe An appliance from Great Yarmouth attended a fire in the open on Church Road. The crews used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. The Stop message was received at 21:08.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Fire in the open - Swavesey - South Cambs
29/08/2026 11.17AM
Fire service: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments Hosereel jet - Mannerley Lane, Telford
Small fire involving household waste, extinguished by Fire Service personnel and suitable advice given.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Official wildfire incident
GN-022511 29 August 2026, 03:04 Downham Market An appliance from Downham Market attended a fire in the open on London Road. The stop message was received at 03:24.
Fire service: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
FIRE IN OPEN Equipments No equipment in use - Rowton
Call to fire in the open which was a large bonfire. Owner had extinguished bonfire.
Fire service: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)