UK in ‘firewave’ as extreme heat provides ideal conditions for wildfires, experts warn

The Guardian reports the UK is experiencing a firewave, with extreme summer heat creating ideal conditions for wildfires. As of Monday afternoon, emergency services were dealing with nineteen active blazes. But scientists warn of a troubling shift: more fires are now occurring near cities and towns rather than remote countryside, raising hazards for homes and public health.

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