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Britain on High Alert for Wildfires Amid Heatwave

Authorities warn of record blazes in bone-dry conditions

12 July 2025 · 00:49 UTC

Britain is on high alert for wildfires as a severe heatwave creates dangerously dry conditions across the country.

Officials have issued warnings over the risk of record-breaking blazes and urged the public to exercise extreme caution to prevent accidental fires during the sweltering summer period.