Wildfire risk remains ‘very high’ across West Sussex as fire service urges residents to take care

Wildfire risk remains ‘very high’ across West Sussex as fire service urges residents to take care

Firefighters are warning that the prolonged period of warm and dry weather has left grassland, heathland and woodland particularly vulnerable.

Berkshire residents urged to act as wildfire danger reaches ‘very high’

A HIGH risk of wildfires following months of hot, dry weather has Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) asking residents to help prevent fires in the open. The Service has already responded to more than 250 fires in the open this year, several of which have met the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) wildfire criteria. “We’ve seen more large-scale outdoor fires – incidents involving more than four fire engines – this summer than in t…

Bedfordshire residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high

Bedfordshire residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high john.day Fri 31/07/2026 2:52pm 31 July 2026 Bedfordshire is currently experiencing a 'Very High' wildfire risk, according to the Fire Severity Index, with fire crews experiencing a significant increase in incidents involving bonfires and other outdoor fires. With major wildfires currently affecting communities across the UK, local authorities are warning that Bedfo…