Large Fire Breaks Out in Exeter Park, Sending Smoke Across City The apocalyptic scenes unfolding in Exeter's Beacon Heath area are a stark reminder of the devastating impact of drought on England's parched landscape.
Multiple fires have ravaged the city, spewing thick smoke across its streets.
The fact that nearly three quarters of the country is now in drought status should serve as a dire warning to policymakers and residents alike. England's driest July in 190 years has left the nation gasping for relief.