Wildfires are continuing to ignite and spread across various parts of the United Kingdom, placing "extreme pressure" on the nation's firefighting services, according to the chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC).

Phil Garrigan warned that the persistent dry weather, exacerbated by a prolonged heatwave, has significantly increased the risk of uncontrollable fires. The lack of any forecast for rain means the situation remains problematic for emergency services.

Currently, approximately 19 fires are actively burning across the country. Major incidents were declared over the weekend in Conwy, north Wales, and Glossop, Derbyshire, with firefighting efforts ongoing into Tuesday. Additional wildfires were reported in Hampshire, Durham, West Sussex, East Sussex, Devon, and Somerset.

While a major incident declared for the Conwy wildfire in Wales has been brought under control, firefighters are still contending with blazes in areas like Braichmelyn forestry and the Rhinogydd mountain range. The prolonged heatwave shows no immediate signs of relief, with no significant rainfall expected for at least another week.

Farmer Gareth Wyn Jones, whose land is adjacent to Conwy Mountain, described the scale of the blaze as "unreal," noting that while grazing ponies escaped unharmed, he expressed concern for a neighbour's pigs due to the dense smoke. The animals ultimately survived, but the smoke presented a significant worry.

In Derbyshire, around 30 to 40 firefighters continue to battle a significant moorland fire at Tintwistle Moor near Dovestone Reservoir. This fire, which began on June 24, has already consumed approximately 260 hectares (642 acres) of moorland and woodland. Senior fire officials have described the conditions as "very challenging and gruelling," with high temperatures, strong winds, and dry conditions fanning the flames.

Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution in the countryside to prevent further ignitions. A 20-year-old woman, Shania Care-Slede, was arrested and subsequently charged with aggravated arson, reckless endangerment of life, and dangerous driving in connection with the Dovestone fire.

Elsewhere, in Dorset, a wildfire on heathland near Studland saw crews from seven stations tackling the blaze on Monday evening, with relief teams expected to remain on site. Natural England has issued warnings of a "very high or exceptional risk" of fires across much of England and Wales in the coming days, emphasizing that while dry weather is a key factor, an ignition source is also necessary for a wildfire to start.