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: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

• Fire in the open in Blackpool

  Blackpool, Bispham, South Shore Fire in the open in Blackpool Date: 24/08/2026 Time: 15:10

  Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

  Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service ↗ (external link, opens in a new tab)

  Last updated on: 24 August 2026 at 15:10 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Resolved

• Fire in the open in Skelmersdale

  Skelmersdale Fire in the open in Skelmersdale Date: 16/08/2026 Time: 18:28

  Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

  Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service ↗ (external link, opens in a new tab)

  Last updated on: 16 August 2026 at 18:28 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Resolved

• Fire in the open in Ashton on Ribble

  Penwortham Fire in the open in Ashton on Ribble Date: 16/08/2026 Time: 16:56

  Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

  Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service ↗ (external link, opens in a new tab)

  Last updated on: 16 August 2026 at 16:56 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Resolved

• Wildfire in Lancaster

  Lancaster, Morecambe, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth Wildfire in Lancaster Date: 16/08/2026 Time: 16:25

  Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

  Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service ↗ (external link, opens in a new tab)

  Last updated on: 16 August 2026 at 16:25 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Resolved

• Fire in the open in Nelson

  Nelson Fire in the open in Nelson Date: 15/08/2026 Time: 16:22

  Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

  Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service ↗ (external link, opens in a new tab), Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service ↗ (external link, opens in a new tab)

  Last updated on: 15 August 2026 at 16:22 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Resolved

• Fire in the open in Burnley

  Burnley Fire in the open in Burnley Date: 15/08/2026 Time: 15:15

  Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

  Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service ↗ (external link, opens in a new tab)

  Last updated on: 15 August 2026 at 15:15 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Resolved

• Fire in the open in Preston

  Preston Fire in the open in Preston Date: 31/07/2026 Time: 17:13

  Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

  Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service ↗ (external link, opens in a new tab)

  Last updated on: 31 July 2026 at 17:13 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Resolved

• Fire in the open in Blackburn

  Blackburn Fire in the open in Blackburn Date: 23/07/2026 Time: 05:32

  Fire service: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

  Source: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service ↗ (external link, opens in a new tab)

  Last updated on: 23 July 2026 at 05:32 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Resolved

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