Alex Dakers

Large areas of southern England and the Midlands face exceptional wildfire risk as record heat and prolonged dry conditions persist. The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat alerts across most of England, while the Met Office forecasts continued high temperatures and minimal rainfall. Multiple wildfires have already broken out across the UK, prompting evacuations, transport disruptions and significant emergency response activity. Fire services nationwide report incidents from Wales to London and the Peak District, with similar conditions contributing to a deadly wildfire in southern Spain. Officials warn that human activity often triggers wildfires and urge the public to take precautions amid elevated risk.