Fire Chiefs Warn of Wildfire Risks as UK Bakes in Third Heatwave of the Summer

Fire chiefs issue wildfire warning as UK bakes in third consecutive heatwave

Fire chiefs have warned that there is an increased risk of wildfires as the UK bakes in its third heatwave of the year

Scorching UK heatwave sparks wildfire risk across country

Fire chiefs warn of wildfire risks as Yorkshire bakes in third heatwave of the summer

Fire chiefs have warned about the increasing risk of wildfires as the UK bakes in its third heatwave of the year.

Fire chiefs warn of wildfire risks as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer

Health and fire warnings have been issued as temperatures in some areas could reach up to 36C this week.

Why can just a few hot days increase fire risks?

Fire services across the south of England warn that the heatwave has increased the risk of wildfires.