Fire chiefs warn of barbecue wildfire risk amid amber heat alerts in England

<p>Concerns raised about lighting outdoor fires after more than 500 blazes in the UK this year</p><p>Fire chiefs have issued a warning over outdoor fires and barbecues after a sevenfold <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/16/whole-ecosystems-decimated-by-huge-rise-in-uk-wildfires">increase in UK wildfires</a>, as amber heat alerts were issued across England before what is expected to be a scorching weekend.</p><p>The UK has already experienced more than 500 wildfires this year, with incidents up 717% compared with the same period in 2024.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/20/fire-chiefs-warn-of-barbecue-wildfire-risk-amid-amber-heat-alerts-in-england">Continue reading...</a>