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 service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Small fire extinguished in Crewe
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Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Small fire in Winsford
Date/Time: 07 September 2026 - 18:50 Address Grange Lane Winsford Attendance One fire engine from Winsford Details Firefighters used a hose reel jet to extinguish a small fire in the open in Winsford. View Latest Incidents Live: Latest Incidents 4 hours ago Reports of gas leak in Crewe 9 hours ago Road traffic collision on M56 13 hours ago Small fire in Winsford 14 hours ago Road traffic collision in Mottram St Andrew 24 hours ago Vehicle fire on M53 North J10 28 hours ago Car well alight in Crewe View all incidents
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Small grass fire in Runcorn
Firefighters used a hose reel jet to extinguish two small grass fires. Police were informed as the fires are believed to have been started deliberately.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Small fire in the open in Runcorn
Firefighters used two water backpacks and a bucket to extinguish a small fire.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Grass fire in Warrington
Crews used two hose reel jets and beaters to extinguish a fire involving straw in a field covering approximately 100m x 100m.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Deep-seated grass fire in Gawsworth
A grass and shrubland fire measuring approximately 5m x 20m was extinguished by firefighters using two hose reels. The crews needed to dig out soil from the deep-seated fire to ensure it was fully extinguished.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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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
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Small grass fire in Runcorn
A small grass fire was extinguished in Runcorn.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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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
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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
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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
Small fire in the open in Warrington
A bucket of water was used to extinguish a small fire in the open in Warrington.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Fire in the open in Frodsham
A fire in the open was extinguished using a hose reel jet in Frodsham.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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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
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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
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Small fire in the open in Macclesfield
Firefighters extinguished a small fire in the open in Macclesfield. Police were also in attendance, as this is believed to have been lit deliberately.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Fire in a wooded area in Mow Cop
Crews were called on Wednesday evening and located a small fire some distance from the nearest road or pathway, making access difficult. Firefighters walked around a mile through woodland carrying backpack water sprayers and hand tools to tackle the fire. Crews worked at the scen
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Small fire in Shavington
A small fire in the open, which consisted of paper, was extinguished using a water backpack.
Fire service: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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