Hot, Dry Summers Bring New 'Firewave' Risk to UK Cities

Hot, dry summers bring new 'firewave' risk to UK cities

Rising temperatures are increasing the chances of multiple wildfires at the same time, researchers say.

Hot, dry summers bring new ‘firewave’ risk to UK cities – Monkey Viral

Getty Images A firefighter tackling a fire in east London on Tuesday Cities across the UK are facing a growing threat from an emerging phenomenon called “firewaves” as temperatures rise due to climate change, scientists have warned. The term, coined by researchers at Imperial College London, describes multiple urban wildfires triggered by extended periods of […]