UK swelters under extreme heat and wildfires

An emergency alert sent to millions warned of 'very high' wildfire risk, and fire services pleaded with the public to stop calling 999 about neighbors' barbecues.

Blazes destroyed homes in Stourbridge, Worcestershire, and Wales, while crews battled fires across Europe.

Burnham announced £65 million in support for drought-hit farmers and urged people not to light fires.

The heatwave has also raised concerns about rail infrastructure after two train derailments.