Dec 30, 2022 · Fire services in England dealt with nearly 25,000 wildfires this summer, almost four times that recorded over the same period in 2021, figures show. Some forces tackled …

All wildfires in the UK between 1 Jan and 30 Apr 2019. By 23 April ninety-six wildfires greater than 25 hectares (62 acres; 0.097 sq mi) had been recorded in the United Kingdom, eclipsing the …

Jan 16, 2025 · Before the 2022 fire outbreak, UK officials didn’t see wildfires as something that happened at home, despite a growing body of research signaling an increase in fire-weather …

A wildfire is an uncontrolled, destructive fire that spreads rapidly through woodland, heaths, grassland and farmland. Wildfires are unpredictable and can change direction, posing a real …

Explore the growing threat of wildfires in the UK, including the causes, consequences and how you can help to prevent them.

Apr 15, 2024 · Wildfire risks vary across the UK’s landscapes and habitats, posing distinct threats in agricultural landscapes, woodlands, and open habitats including heathlands and peatlands. …

Sep 29, 2023 · The UK is "woefully underprepared" to tackle wildfires as climate change makes them more likely, a new report by the Fire Brigades Union warns.

Sep 29, 2023 · The UK is "woefully underprepared" to tackle wildfires as climate change makes them more likely, a new report by the Fire Brigades Union warns.

Types of wildfires in the United Kingdom include: Lowland heath fires are often found across the health land of southern England. Upland moor fire such as Saddleworth Moor fire in the north …

There is a risk of major wildfires affecting urban communities and infrastructure in the UK. Almost all UK wildfires are started by humans. There is poor public awareness of wildfire risks. …