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: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Gosport wildfire tackled by firefighters
25/08/2026 21:14 Gosport wildfire tackled by firefighters At around half one this afternoon firefighters were alerted to a wildfire off Crescent Road in Gosport. Fire engines, off-road vehicles a... Gosport, United Kingdom
Fire service: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Large woodland fire tackled by firefighters in North Baddesley
24/08/2026 10:33 Large woodland fire tackled by firefighters in North Baddesley A large woodland fire in North Baddesley was tackled by firefighters yesterday evening. At around half four, fire engines, water carriers... North Baddesley, United Kingdom
Fire service: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
New Forest wildfire update - Saturday 15 Aug 26
New Forest wildfire update - Saturday 15 Aug 26 On-call firefighter Jon explains the challenges of tackling hotspots.
Fire service: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Woodland Fire Hawley Lakes
13/08/2026 8:00 Woodland Fire Hawley Lakes Incident information 8am 13 August Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in woodland at Hawley Lakes, Blackwater. The fire is ... Blackwater, United Kingdom
Fire service: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Crews battle woodland blaze in Shootash
03/08/2026 13:49 Crews battle woodland blaze in Shootash *UPDATE – 10:00 (4 Aug)* A few crews have returned to the scene of the woodland fire this morning after a number of flare ups were ... Shootash, United Kingdom
Fire service: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
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
Fire service: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)