Concerns raised about lighting outdoor fires after more than 500 blazes in the UK this year
Fire chiefs have issued a warning over outdoor fires and barbecues after a sevenfold increase in UK wildfires, as amber heat alerts were issued across England before what is expected to be a scorching weekend.
The UK has already experienced more than 500 wildfires this year, with incidents up 717% compared with the same period in 2024.
