Scorching UK heatwave sparks wildfire risk across country

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to widely exceed 30C and potentially reach 36C in parts of England by Thursday and Friday, after south-east England officially met heatwave criteria on Monday. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has issued warnings about an increased risk of wildfires due to the hot, dry weather, urging the public to avoid using disposable barbecues in open countryside and highlighting human actions as a primary cause. Train services are facing disruption, including cancellations and reduced speeds, particularly affecting East Midlands Railway, as high temperatures can cause rails to buckle and overhead wires to sag, prompting advice for passengers to check for updates and travel before midday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued Amber heat-health alerts for the Midlands and southern England, and Yellow alerts for Yorkshire and northern England, indicating likely significant impacts on health and social care services, including a potential rise in deaths among vulnerable groups. The RNLI has issued urgent water safety advice, warning of the dangers of cold water shock and drowning, following over 20 water-related deaths during previous heatwaves, and advising people to enter water slowly and 'float to live' if in trouble. In fullWildfire warning as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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