wildfire risk
Met Office forecasts warmer temperatures across UK as high pressure returns
High pressure is set to bring warmer, settled conditions to the UK next week, though dry conditions have sustained wildfire risks in several national parks.
England faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave persists into next week
The Met Office and UKHSA have issued urgent heat and wildfire alerts across England as record-breaking temperatures continue to strain public services.
London faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave hits record temperatures
Emergency services have elevated the wildfire threat level in London to extreme as sustained high temperatures and dry conditions persist. Authorities have issued urgent safety warnings regarding barbecue use and water safety as the heatwave continues.
UK heatwave continues as health alerts remain in place through Sunday
The UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures, leading to active heat health alerts and the implementation of hosepipe bans across several regions. Authorities have also issued urgent warnings regarding the extreme risk of wildfires caused by dry conditions.