Wildfire risk 'very high' as hot weather continues

There are warnings that the risk of wildfires on Dartmoor is "very high" as the hot weather continues, with a Met Office amber warning in place for Devon and much of Cornwall.

Dartmoor National Park Authority Head Ranger Simon Lee said: "It's incredibly hot and it's incredibly dry.

A huge wildfire destroyed more than 1,000 acres (405 hectaes) of moorland in May 2025, with Dartmoor farmers taking steps to try and reduce the risk.

Lee added: "We're asking people to leave their BBQ at home and bring a picnic instead, and reminding people that open fires are not permitted on Dartmoor."