Overview

• The UK has recorded 115 wildfires in 2025, burning 95 square miles, making it the second worst year on record by area burned and number of fires.
• Fire services have responded to 411 wildfire incidents this year, more than double the number during the same period in 2022, highlighting severe resource strain.
• Dry and warm weather, combined with abundant spring vegetation, has intensified fire behavior, leading to faster-spreading and harder-to-control blazes.
• Human activity remains the leading cause of wildfires, with authorities urging the public to avoid risky behaviors such as using disposable barbecues in open spaces.
• Scientists warn that climate change will increase wildfire risks in the UK, with the number of fire danger days potentially quadrupling by the 2080s.