UK Weather Latest: July Breaks Wildfire Record as Met Office Issues Rare ‘Extreme Heat’ Warning The blistering summer of 2023 has brought England face to face with its own climate chaos, as record breaking wildfires scorch the landscape and economic woes loom large.
The UK Met Office's rare "extreme heat" warning for Thursday is a stark reminder that this isn't just another hot summer – it's a harbinger of things to come.
July saw 458 wildfires, making it the busiest month on record, while firefighters have been battling 185 blazes in the first ten days of August alone.