Resolved and historic wildfire incidents

Resolved and historic wildfire incident reports.

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Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Scarborough crew were mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be campfire with responsible persons on scene. Left in the hands of the responsible person.
Time: 16:22 Location: Seamer Road, Scarborough Scarborough crew were mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be campfire with responsible persons on scene. Left in the hands of the responsible person.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 21 August 2026 at 16:22 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Thirsk crew was mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be a small campfire. Crews used 1 knapsack sprayer and a bucket of water to extinguish.
Time: 11:31 Location: Thirsk Thirsk crew was mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be a small campfire. Crews used 1 knapsack sprayer and a bucket of water to extinguish.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 21 August 2026 at 11:31 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Bentham responded to flames sighted in the area. Crews located a fire in the open consisting of tyres which was unattended and they extinguished using a hose reel jet.
Time: 20:43 Location: Settle Bentham responded to flames sighted in the area. Crews located a fire in the open consisting of tyres which was unattended and they extinguished using a 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)
Last updated on: 20 August 2026 at 20:43 · Operational status: Extinguished · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Whitby crew attended and extinguished a fire in the open under a bridge, using a hose reel jet. No persons in attendance, cause believed to be deliberate.
Time: 19:51 Location: Whitby Whitby crew attended and extinguished a fire in the open under a bridge, using a hose reel jet. No persons in attendance, cause believed to be deliberate.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 17 August 2026 at 19:51 · Operational status: Extinguished · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Grassington crew attended an area by the river to investigate a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a barbeque which had been extinguished by persons in attendance. Crew carried out inspection of surrounding area. Advice given.
Time: 18:08 Location: Hebden Grassington crew attended an area by the river to investigate a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a barbeque which had been extinguished by persons in attendance. Crew carried out inspection of surrounding area. Advice given.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 17 August 2026 at 18:08 · Operational status: Extinguished · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Hawes crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a bonfire which had been left unattended. One hose reel used to extinguish. Responsible person located and advice given.
Time: 18:00 Location: Worton Hawes crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a bonfire which had been left unattended. One hose reel used to extinguish. Responsible person located and advice given.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 17 August 2026 at 18:00 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
A crew from Stokesley alongside an Argocat from Kirbymoorside responded to four seats of fire within neighbouring fields. Crews used a hose reel jet, knapsack sprayer and wildfire tools to extinguish and the Argocat to dampen down.
Time: 12:29 Location: Butcher Lane, Potto A crew from Stokesley alongside an Argocat from Kirbymoorside responded to four seats of fire within neighbouring fields. Crews used a hose reel jet, knapsack sprayer and wildfire tools to extinguish and the Argocat to dampen down.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 17 August 2026 at 12:29 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Malton crew attended reports of a fire sighted. Crews located the fire which is a fire in the open that has spread to nearby trees and bushes. Crews used 2 hose reel jets and small tools to extinguish the fire.
Time: 21.05 Location: Rillington Malton crew attended reports of a fire sighted. Crews located the fire which is a fire in the open that has spread to nearby trees and bushes. Crews used 2 hose reel jets and small tools to extinguish the fire.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 16 August 2026 at 21:05 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Acomb crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. Following investigation in the area, crew found no fire.
Time: 1624 Location: Clifton Ings, York Acomb crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. Following investigation in the area, crew found no fire.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 16 August 2026 at 06:00 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Whitby crew attended to investigate following a report of a fire in the open. Thorough search of area carried out with no fire found.
Time: 1122 Location: Goathland area Whitby crew attended to investigate following a report of a fire in the open. Thorough search of area carried out with no fire found.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab), North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 16 August 2026 at 06:00 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Richmond crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a false alarm due to controlled burning, under supervision.
Time: 1313 Location: Aiskew Richmond crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a false alarm due to controlled burning, under supervision.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 16 August 2026 at 06:00 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
York crew attended the area to investigate following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew found this to be a small fire contained within a drum, being supervised by responsible persons with hose pipe available. Advice only, no action.
Time: 1550 Location: Bishopthorpe York crew attended the area to investigate following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew found this to be a small fire contained within a drum, being supervised by responsible persons with hose pipe available. Advice only, no action.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 16 August 2026 at 06:00 · Operational status: Controlled · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Ripon and Boroughbridge crews attended the area following a report of a field fire. Crew confirmed this to be standing crops with area affected approximately 150 metres by 50 metres. Crews used hose reel jets and beaters to extinguish.
Time: 09:07 Location: West Tanfield Ripon and Boroughbridge crews attended the area following a report of a field fire. Crew confirmed this to be standing crops with area affected approximately 150 metres by 50 metres. Crews used hose reel jets and beaters to extinguish.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 15 August 2026 at 09:07 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Crews from Hawes alongside assistance from Hornby crews responded to a fire in the open. On arrival crews found contents of a skip on fire, this was extinguished using 2 hose reel jets.
Time: 23.25 Location: Austwick Crews from Hawes alongside assistance from Hornby crews responded to a fire in the open. On arrival crews found contents of a skip on fire, this was extinguished using 2 hose reel jets.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 14 August 2026 at 23:25 · Operational status: Extinguished · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Acomb , Malton and York Crews were mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be a wildfire measuring approximately 1000mx500m. Crews used 2 hose reel jets to extinguish fire. Incident left in the hands of the farmer.
Time: 14:15 Location: Kirk Balk Lane, Claxton Acomb , Malton and York Crews were mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be a wildfire measuring approximately 1000mx500m. Crews used 2 hose reel jets to extinguish fire. Incident left in the hands of the farmer.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 14 August 2026 at 14:15 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Skipton Crew were mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be a compost heap that had set alight. Crews used 1 hose reel jet and 1 thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire. Advice was given to responsible person on scene. Believed accidental.
Time: 08:54 Location: Gayleburn, Skipton Skipton Crew were mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be a compost heap that had set alight. Crews used 1 hose reel jet and 1 thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire. Advice was given to responsible person on sce
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 14 August 2026 at 08:54 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Crews from Selby responded to two seats of fire in a wooded area. Crews used 2 knapsack sprayers to extinguish.
Time: 07.22 Location: Brayton Crews from Selby responded to two seats of fire in a wooded area. Crews used 2 knapsack sprayers to extinguish.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 14 August 2026 at 07:22 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Crews from York and Tadcaster responded to a report of a fire to straw in a grass field. Fire measured approximately 8 m x 4 m. Crews used 1 hose reel jet and wildfire tools to extinguish.
Time: 17.26 Location: Moor Lane, Murton Crews from York and Tadcaster responded to a report of a fire to straw in a grass field. Fire measured approximately 8 m x 4 m. Crews used 1 hose reel jet and wildfire tools to extinguish.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 13 August 2026 at 17:26 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
Selby fire crew responded to a report of a fire in the open which was found to be attended controlled burning. Advice given. False alarm.
Time: 13:30 Location: Monk Fryston Selby fire crew responded to a report of a fire in the open which was found to be attended controlled burning. Advice given. False alarm.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 13 August 2026 at 13:30 · Operational status: Confirmed · Incident lifecycle: Expired
A crew from Bedale responded to a report of a fire in the open. On arrival this was found to be a BBQ which had already been extinguished. Crews gave advice.
Time: 21:46 Location: Roomer Lane A crew from Bedale responded to a report of a fire in the open. On arrival this was found to be a BBQ which had already been extinguished. Crews gave advice.
Fire service: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Source: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link, opens in a new tab)
Last updated on: 12 August 2026 at 21:46 · Operational status: Extinguished · Incident lifecycle: Expired

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Scarborough crew were mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be campfire with responsible persons on scene. Left in the hands of the responsible person.

Thirsk crew was mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be a small campfire. Crews used 1 knapsack sprayer and a bucket of water to extinguish.

Bentham responded to flames sighted in the area. Crews located a fire in the open consisting of tyres which was unattended and they extinguished using a hose reel jet.

Whitby crew attended and extinguished a fire in the open under a bridge, using a hose reel jet. No persons in attendance, cause believed to be deliberate.

Grassington crew attended an area by the river to investigate a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a barbeque which had been extinguished by persons in attendance. Crew carried out inspection of surrounding area. Advice given.

Hawes crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a bonfire which had been left unattended. One hose reel used to extinguish. Responsible person located and advice given.

A crew from Stokesley alongside an Argocat from Kirbymoorside responded to four seats of fire within neighbouring fields. Crews used a hose reel jet, knapsack sprayer and wildfire tools to extinguish and the Argocat to dampen down.

Malton crew attended reports of a fire sighted. Crews located the fire which is a fire in the open that has spread to nearby trees and bushes. Crews used 2 hose reel jets and small tools to extinguish the fire.

Acomb crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. Following investigation in the area, crew found no fire.

Whitby crew attended to investigate following a report of a fire in the open. Thorough search of area carried out with no fire found.

Richmond crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a false alarm due to controlled burning, under supervision.

York crew attended the area to investigate following a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew found this to be a small fire contained within a drum, being supervised by responsible persons with hose pipe available. Advice only, no action.

Ripon and Boroughbridge crews attended the area following a report of a field fire. Crew confirmed this to be standing crops with area affected approximately 150 metres by 50 metres. Crews used hose reel jets and beaters to extinguish.

Crews from Hawes alongside assistance from Hornby crews responded to a fire in the open. On arrival crews found contents of a skip on fire, this was extinguished using 2 hose reel jets.

Acomb , Malton and York Crews were mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be a wildfire measuring approximately 1000mx500m. Crews used 2 hose reel jets to extinguish fire. Incident left in the hands of the farmer.

Skipton Crew were mobilised to a fire in the open. On arrival was found to be a compost heap that had set alight. Crews used 1 hose reel jet and 1 thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire. Advice was given to responsible person on scene. Believed accidental.

Crews from Selby responded to two seats of fire in a wooded area. Crews used 2 knapsack sprayers to extinguish.

Crews from York and Tadcaster responded to a report of a fire to straw in a grass field. Fire measured approximately 8 m x 4 m. Crews used 1 hose reel jet and wildfire tools to extinguish.

Selby fire crew responded to a report of a fire in the open which was found to be attended controlled burning. Advice given. False alarm.

A crew from Bedale responded to a report of a fire in the open. On arrival this was found to be a BBQ which had already been extinguished. Crews gave advice.