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1. Recent Major Incidents - Canford Heath (March–April 2025):A wildfire destroyed 9.6 hectares (24 acres) on 10 March 2025, followed by another blaze on 17 March at RSPB Arne and Weymouth Wetlands Nature Reserve, covering 600m by 200m. Both fires are suspected to be deliberate.  - Upton Heath (April 2025):A fire near Poole spread across 37 acres overnight on 2–3 April, with a second blaze at Canford Heath the next morning. Both were contained by 7 am.  - Moors Valley Country Park: Multiple wildfires since late March 2025 destroyed several hectares of woodland, leading to park closures.  2. Causes and Risk Factors - Human Activity: Many fires are linked to reckless behavior, such as discarded cigarettes, barbecues, or deliberate ignition. For example, the 2022 Canford Heath fire (17 hectares destroyed) was likely caused by human recklessness.  - Environmental Conditions: An unusually dry March 2025 with less than 10 mm of rainfall in southern England created tinder-like vegetation. The Met Office attributed this to persistent high pressure and lack of westerly fronts.  - Climate Trends: The UK faces increasing