2025 United Kingdom wildfires

2025 United Kingdom wildfires
A satellite image of the British Isles taken on 7 April: smoke can be seen from wildfires in the Mourne Mountains, the Elenydd, Galloway Forest Park and the Northwest Highlands.
Statistics
Total fires168 (30 ha (74 acres) or larger)
Total area35,511 ha (87,750 acres; 355.11 km2; 137.11 sq mi)
Season

So far during 2025, the United Kingdom has recorded the highest area of land affected by wildfires since records began in 2012. As of 4 June, over 35,511 ha (87,750 acres; 137.11 sq mi; 355.11 km2) has been burnt, surpassing the previous annual record set in 2019 by more than 2,000 ha (4,900 acres); it has also had the highest number of fires larger than 30 ha (74 acres) at 165, an increase of 17 from the previous record set in 2022.