Analysis: Record UK Wildfires Have Burned an Area Twice the Size of Glasgow in 2025 - CleanTechnica

In 2025, the UK has experienced a record-breaking wildfire season, with over 40,000 hectares of land burned—an area more than twice the size of Glasgow. This figure surpasses previous records and is nearly four times the average burned area for this time of year between 2012 and 2024. The total burned area exceeded the previous annual record as early as April and has continued to grow throughout the year. Fire services in England and Wales responded to 564 wildfires from January to June 2025, a significant increase from just 69 fires during the same period in 2024. Most UK wildfires are caused by human activities such as disposable barbecues, cigarettes, and campfires, but climate change is identified as the major driver behind the increasing frequency and intensity of these fires globally. Notable wildfires in 2025 include intense blazes in Scotland's Galloway Forest Park, visible from space, and nearly 150 fires on Northern Ireland's