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UK wildfire map: Areas most at risk as firefighters tackle dozens of blazes

Wildfires have gripped several parts of the UK in recent days

The Independent UK · Jul 12

UK may be on track to see worst year for wildfires, figures show

As of Monday there have been 115 blazes and an area of more than 96 square miles (24,890 hectares) has been scorched since January 1.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

Buncefield: the PFAS legacy of ‘biggest fire in peacetime Europe’

Wayne Crossman, a firefighter deployed to the oil depot after the huge explosion in 2005, suspects firefighting foam contributed to his myeloid leukaemia

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

Fire chiefs urge London to prepare for wildfires

The London Fire Brigade said the risk was ‘immediate’.

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022

UK cities warned to get ready for wild fires

The risk has been described as 'immediate'

Wales Online · Jul 26, 2022

Fire chiefs urge UK cities to prepare for wildfires

The London Fire Brigade said the risk was ‘immediate’.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

UK heatwave: how the fire service will need to prepare as extreme weather events get worse

The UK’s record-breaking heatwave made it clear how unprepared much of the country is for extreme weather caused by climate change. There were hundreds of fires reported around the country, making it UK firefighters’ busiest day since the second world war – and just a glimpse of what’s to come.

The Conversation · Jul 22, 2022

Fire engines have been sent from Wales to Ukraine

Four appliances are going from mid Wales to the war-torn country

Wales Online · Apr 25, 2022

Ukraine war: Convoy of donated fire engines to depart UK to help tackle blazes

It has been organised by charity FIRE AID and the National Fire Chiefs Council

Wales Online · Mar 19, 2022