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: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
FIRE IN THE OPEN NEAR DOWNTON
25th September, 2026 at 11:08 DWFRS CREWS FROM SALISBURY AND WILTON ATTENDED A BONFIRE THAT BECAME OUT OF CONTROL TODAY NEAR GIANT'S CHAIR IN DOWNTON. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED USING 2 MAIN LINES, 1 HOSE REEL JET, AND DRAGS. Read more
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Fire in the open small
2nd September, 2026 at 11:23pm Crews from Westbourne attended reports of a fire near the lake which was spreading to the trees. Crews extinguished the fire on arrival using one hose reel jet. Read more
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Field fire – Southwick
24th August, 2026 at 2.48pm We were called to an area off Fairfield Meadows, Southwick at 2.48pm today (24 August) for a field fire affecting approx. 3km x 1km. There are currently crews on scene from Bradford on Avon, Warminster, Frome, Chippenham, Calne and Melksham, with an incident command vehicle from Pewsey. A water carrier from Andover and small 4x4 appliances from Castle Cary and Cheddar are en route. Hose reel jets, main jets and beaters are being used to tackle the fire, which has spread towards Hogginton Lane. Read more
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Large Grass Fire – Littlemoor
22nd August, 2026 at 15:08 Our crews were called out to an incident in Littlemoor, Weymouth where roughly 100 meters by 60 meters of grassland was on fire. This was extinguished using 4 hose reel jets and one off road Land Rover appliance, crews from Weymouth, Dorchester, Poole, Blandford and Bridport attended and our stop was in at 16:37. Read more
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Heath fire – Canford Heath
15th August, 2026 at 8.30pm We were called to Canford Heath at 8.30pm tonight (15 August) for a fire currently affecting approx. 50m x 30m of gorse and heath. We have crews on scene from Poole (x2), Redhill Park and Christchurch, together with small off-road appliances from Hamworthy and Ferndown, and a water carrier from Eastleigh. The fire is contained, and we are being supported by Dorset Police and Wessex Rescue's drone team. Read more
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Field fire – Pimperne
13th August, 2026 at 1.44pm Since it was first reported at 1.44pm this afternoon, we’ve received almost 50 calls about a field fire near Salisbury Road, Pimperne. Crews from Poole, Wimborne, Shaftesbury, Westbourne, and Verwood are currently in attendance alongside the water carr
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Fire in the open – Bishops Caundle
13th August, 2026 at 11.59am We received a call at 11.59am today about a large fire in the open on Ryalls Lane, Bishops Caundle. Crews from Sherborne, Dorchester and Yeovil are currently in attendance along with a small 4x4 pumping appliance from Blandford and a water carrier als
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Field fire – Ramsbury
12th August, 2026 at 2.42pm We were called to Crowood Lane, Ramsbury at 2.42pm today (12 August) for a stubble field of 80m x 80m well alight. We initially had crews on scene from Marlborough, Swindon, Stratton (x2) and Cricklade, together with a water carrier from Royal Wootton
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Field fire – Nomansland
12th August, 2026 at 12.37pm We were called to Nomansland at 12.37pm today (12 August) for a fire affecting approx. 25 acres of standing crops, baled hay and a baling machine. Five fire engines, four heavy off-road appliances, two small off-road vehicles, a water carrier, a Unimo
Fire service: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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