Date of Request
16/04/25
Request
Dear Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service,
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information regarding wildfire incidents in Worcestershire County:
- The total number of wildfires recorded per year, from 1980 to 2024, or for as far back as records are available.
- For each wildfire, if possible, please include a rough location (e.g. town, area name, or postcode sector).
For the purpose of this request, a wildfire is defined as an uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through areas of vegetation, such as forests, grasslands, and brushland. These fires can be caused by natural events like lightning or human activity.
Along with this, if similar information could be provided for the number of floods within the county over the same time period, that would be most helpful. But if not, would you know where I could find this information?
This data will be used to support my Master’s dissertation at the University of Reading, which focuses on regional climate risks and resilience planning in Worcestershire county.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you require any clarification.
Yours sincerely,
Response
Hi
We thank you for your request for information, which has been received by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (the Service) and considered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000
The Service can confirm that the information that you have requested is held and is as per the attached spreadsheet.
If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact Information Governance and Committee Services on tel: 0345 122 4454 or by e-mail informationrequests@hwfire.org.uk. In any such communication please include the reference number assigned (see Subject).
Should you have any queries regarding the management of your request and wish to make either a complaint or request a review of the information disclosed to you, please do so by using Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s complaints system: Comments and Complaints. This must be done within 40 working days of our response to your request. After this date and in line with ICO guidance the Service is not obliged to provide an internal review of your request.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the internal review, you may appeal the decision by contacting the Information Commissioner, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AF, Tel: 0303 123 1113 (alternatively 01625 545745) or E-mail: casework@ico.org.uk.
Further information on Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service may be viewed at the Service’s website: www.hwfire.org.uk
Thank you for your request for information.
Kind regards,
Information Governance Team