The term has been used to describe last year’s Dava Moor fire due to its size and the damage it caused.

   Dorset Dogs says volunteers are needed for its joint wildfire prevention scheme to help spot heath fires.

   The Sandy Fire ignited in the city of Simi Valley and spread across 1,364 acres (550 hectares) with minimal containment as of Tuesday, officials said.

   Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.

   The blaze had spread more than 7,000 acres and was only 40% contained by Monday night, authorities said.

   Six fires built by visitors were found near Ladybower, just a few miles from a major moor blaze.

   Might extreme heat, wildfires and thunderstorms threaten matches at the tournament?

   Surrey Wildlife Trust says the 18-month trial comes as wildfires are becoming more frequent.

   Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in fire weather .

   The fire service for Dorset and Wiltshire says it attended more than 1,000 wildfires last year.

   Firefighters were tackling the blaze that local officials estimated to stretch 558 acres (2.3 sq km).

   One conservation expert says repeated fires in The Mournes are like death by a thousand cuts .

   During a wildfire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh on Thursday, a curlew nest directly in the fire’s path was found.

   A fire broke out at Loughermore Forest in Dungiven in County Londonderry on Wednesday evening.

   Residents in Rosehearty in Aberdeenshire were asked to keep windows closed and stay away from the blaze.

   Almost 50 firefighters are also dealing with gorse fires in the Loughermore Forest area of Dungiven, County Londonderry.

   The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

   Andrew Muir rejects a claim that there are no consequences for deliberately starting a wildfire.

   Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service warns of strong winds and dry weather coditions.

   NIFRS is continuing to tackle wildfires in the Ballagh Road, Newcastle, and Sandbank Road, Hilltown, areas of the mountains.

   The fire spread to about three hectares of heathland and woodland on Monday evening.

   At its height, 10 emergency crews were involved in dealing with the fire on Marsden Moor.

   A Surrey Wildlife Trust spokesperson says bad years for wildfires are becoming more frequent.

   Agriculture minister Andrew Muir says the impact of weekend wildfires is real and significant .