The Fylingdales Moor/Langdale End wildfire was one of the most significant incidents ever faced by the Service. The wildfire happened in summer 2025 and required a long, coordinated response involving many organisations working together.
Read the incident updates from when the incident was on-going Incident Update – Langdale Moor Fire – North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
On 18th June 2026 we released our debrief report and redacted fire investigation report.
The debrief provides a clear account of our response to one of the most significant wildfire incidents we have faced. It highlights what worked well, but also where we need to improve, so we can continue to strengthen how we prepare for and respond to incidents of this scale.The findings identified in the debrief will be taken forward through a structured improvement programme.
The North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum have also produced a multi-agency debrief into how partners worked together in response to North Yorkshire’s worst wildfire.
Below you will find PDF versions of the NYFRS debrief report and the redacted fire investigation report.
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