Wildfire incidents increase in UK by August 2026 due to heatwave

The National Fire Chiefs Council has warned of increased wildfire risk during dry and hot conditions. With temperatures expected to remain elevated through July, the likelihood of wildfires in open countryside and moorlands rises significantly as vegetation dries out.

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Implied probability (Yes)

80%

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2026-08-31

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