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flag A 2025 UK wildfire, sparked by a campfire, burned 25 sq km on Fylingdales Moor, causing explosions from old munitions and requiring a large-scale response.

flag A massive wildfire on Fylingdales Moor in North Yorkshire, burning over 25 square kilometers in August 2025, was likely caused by a campfire or cooking flame, according to an investigation by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. flag The blaze, one of the largest in UK history, was fueled by dry, windy conditions and unexploded ordnance from the site’s military past, leading to multiple munition explosions. flag It required a major response involving 20 fire pumps, a helicopter, and coordinated efforts from multiple agencies. flag Officials warn that small fires can have devastating impacts in vulnerable moorlands and urge the public to follow safety guidelines, especially during dry weather. flag The fire service is now improving wildfire preparedness with enhanced teams, equipment, and inter-agency cooperation.

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