Government urged to learn lessons from North Yorkshire wildfire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

National leaders are being urged to learn lessons from a major wildfire that broke out in North Yorkshire last year.

National leaders are being urged to learn lessons from a major wildfire on Langdale Moor near RAF Fylingdales, which became the largest in North Yorkshire's history. The fire broke out in August 2025 and was not officially stood down as a major incident until September that year.

Jo Coles, the county's deputy mayor for policing, fire and crime, told a meeting of the York and North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel that ministers and emergency service leaders must ensure the response to future wildfires reflects experiences from the incident. Councillors sought assurances on what had been learned and how those lessons were influencing future planning.

Earlier this year, campaigners and local politicians expressed disappointment after the Government ruled out compensation for affected farmers, landowners and businesses, despite requests for wildfire support to mirror flood recovery schemes. Ms Coles said questions she and York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith raised following publication of the wildfire review remained central to ongoing discussions with government. She confirmed representations had already been made on behalf of North Yorkshire regarding the development of national wildfire resilience arrangements and future funding.

How it is being reported

• Government urged to learn lessons from North Yorkshire wildfireNational leaders are being urged to learn lessons from a major wildfire which broke out last year.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Oct, 12:40
• Government urged to learn lessons from North Yorkshire wildfireNational leaders are being urged to learn lessons from a major wildfire which broke out last year.The Press (York) · 15 Oct, 12:40

In this story: Langdale Moor · RAF Fylingdales · North Yorkshire · Jo Coles · David Skaith

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