Heatwave warning given as three wildfires break out across UK with houses evacuated
An “exceptional” wildfire warning is in force across the UK as the third heatwave of 2026 bakes the countryside tinder-dry, stretching fire crews from North Wales to Greater Manchester
- UK faces 'exceptional' wildfire risk as health alerts issued with heatwave to last 'until at least next week' Daily Mail —
- Green MP Hannah Spencer aims to pass law on maximum workplace temperatures The Guardian —
- Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on The Standard —
- Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on South China Morning Post —
- More than 100 firefighters tackle railway embankment blaze in east London The Guardian —