Fire crews tackling 'significant' blaze burning 'for hours' in Formby sand dunes

NewsGreater Manchester NewsMerseysideSix fire engines are at the scene23:03, 12 Aug 2026Firefighters are battling a significant blaze which has broken out in the sand dunes at Formby Beach this evening (August 12).‌The Liverpool Echo reports that six fire engines are currently at the scene on Albert Road near the coast

Strong winds drove the fire through the dunes and thick gorse

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said call operators received a high volume of calls due to smoke being visible from the A1, A194 and the Sunderland Highway

60 firefighters tackled the blaze in south London on Monday evening

Firefighters have extinguished a blaze which broke out in an open area at a popular country park in Fife

A massive wildfire has scorched the New Forest after a lorry caught fire with the flames spreading to heathland as drivers ran for their lives with children in their arms

A LORRY fire broke out on Sunday evening and spread into the New Forest, causing significant disruption to a major road. The blaze meant that the A31 near Ringwood had to be closed in both directions - here's everything you need to know about the latest. Is the A31 still closed? The A31 remains closed...

Flames engulfed the vehicle before spreading to the central reservation and nearby heathland

Nearly 30 firefighters quickly extinguished a fire which broke out on parkland

More than 275 firefighters were on Saturday battling a challenging wildfire in Spain's southern Andalusia region, though authorities said no residential zone was currently at threat.

The authorities said no residential zone was currently under threat.