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Wildfires in the UK can occur in many rural and upland areas, especially during hot, dry weather. They are most common on:

• Heather moorland and peatland in places like the Scottish Highlands, the Pennines, North York Moors, Peak District, and Dartmoor.
• Forests and woodland such as parts of the New Forest, Sherwood Forest, and other large wooded areas across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
• Grassland, heathland, and coastal areas including parts of Wales, the South West, and coastal cliffs and dunes where vegetation can dry out quickly.

Wildfire risk changes throughout the year and depends on recent weather, so incidents can happen almost anywhere there is dry vegetation. Local fire and rescue services, national parks, and government agencies regularly publish updates and safety advice when the wildfire risk is high.