UK Faces 'Exceptional' Wildfire Risk Amid Heatwave
Parts of the United Kingdom are experiencing an 'exceptional' risk of wildfires as a prolonged heatwave continues across the country. Authorities have issued warnings and identified areas most susceptible to blazes.
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Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on
Parts of the United Kingdom are at “exceptional” risk of wildfires as the heatwave continues, experts have warned. Areas in southern England and the Midlands are highlighted as being at highest risk, according to Natural England. Its fire severity index shows the area of “exceptional” risk is set to increase and spread to the South East and east of England by the middle of the week while most of the rest of England and Wales is deemed to be of “very high” risk over the coming days. The Met...
By dpa
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