2022 United Kingdom wildfires
| 2022 United Kingdom wildfires | |
|---|---|
Homes burning during the Wennington wildfire | |
| Statistics | |
| Total fires | 151 (30 ha (74 acres) or larger) |
| Total area | 20,362 ha (50,320 acres; 203.62 km2; 78.62 sq mi) |
| Impacts | |
| Structures destroyed | 70+ |
| Season | |
The United Kingdom saw numerous wildfires throughout 2022 amid a wider outbreak across Europe and the Mediterranean; most fires occurred during the unprecedented summer heatwaves when the county experienced its highest temperatures on record. Some of these fires spread to urban areas and destroyed many properties, most notably during the Wennington wildfire.