As temperatures reached a record high of 40.3C on Tuesday, blazing fires broke out all over England, capping two days of extreme heat that scientists warn is "a wake-up call" for the climate emergency.
Fires engulfed buildings and devoured tinder-dry fields in Wennington, east London, grasslands elsewhere in the capital, and in Groby, Leicestershire, prompting fire departments in London, Leicestershire, Norfolk, and South Yorkshire to declare major incidents.
Blazes broke out across England on Tuesday as temperatures surged to a historic high of 40.3C, capping two days of extreme heat that scientists warn is 'a wake-up call' for the climate emergency.
Fire brigades in London, Leicestershire, Norfolk and South Yorkshire were among those to declare major incidents as flames destroyed buildings and devoured tinder-dry fields in Wennington, east London, and grasslands elsewhere in the capital and in Groby, Leicestershire
busiest day for the London fire brigade since World War II
Numerous fires are started on the UK's hottest day ever.
Outside of London, firefighters battle wildfires
As fires spread amid a heat wave, the London Fire Brigade declares a major incident.
Across England, a record-breaking heatwave causes fires, serving as "a wake-up call" for the climate crisis.
Firefighters in the UK deal with "absolute hell"
London fire brigade’s busiest day since World War II
UK's hottest ever day causes dozens of fires
Firefighters battle wildfires outside London
London Fire Brigade Declares Major Incident As Fires Spread Amid Heat Wave
Record-breaking heatwave sparks fires across England: 'a wake-up call' for the climate crisis
UK Heatwave: Firefighters tackle 'absolute hell'
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