Coastal heathland near Dunwich, Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, England
European wildfires have expanded across France, Spain and other parts of southern Europe as heatwaves intensify. Authorities report mass evacuations, tens of thousands of hectares burned, and mounting casualties among firefighters. The crisis is testing climate resilience and driving calls for stronger forest management and funding.
Firefighters are containing a large wind-driven wildfire at Dunwich Heath, Suffolk. The fire has led to evacuations and a major incident status. Crews are monitoring hotspots, using helicopters and drones, with authorities warning of rekindles as weather conditions shift.
Scientists have found that human-caused warming has made the hot, dry and windy weather that fuelled this summer’s wildfires far more likely: roughly 20 times more likely in central Spain and about twice as likely in parts of France. The results accompany mass evacuations, record burn areas and heavy smoke that has crossed international borders.
A large wildfire on Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, has stabilised with firefighting progress reported. About 90 firefighters are on scene, with 50 people evacuated from homes and a nearby caravan site. The blaze, near Sizewell B, is being monitored by EDF; authorities say there is currently no risk to the power station. The incident is ongoing as teams work to prevent reignition amid changing winds.
Widespread wildfires in southwestern France and across Europe have intensified, prompting massive evacuations and triggering a coordinated EU response as heatwaves persist and drought tightens conditions.
A wildfire on Dunwich Heath near Minsmere has burned hundreds of acres, destroying habitat for rare species. Firefighters have stabilised the blaze, while authorities urge caution and local volunteers rally to support habitat recovery through fundraising and long-term stewardship.
A record summer of heat, drought and wildfires has prompted an emergency Cobra meeting and voluntary retailer suspensions of disposable-barbecue sales. Green groups have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to call the crisis 'climate change' and stop new North Sea drilling; Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has questioned net zero and urged adaptation and celebration of warmer weather.
A major wildfire in Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, has forced hundreds from their homes and holiday sites. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with villagers receiving urgent support as evacuations continue. New details reveal how residents and responders are coping amid the crisis.
Polanski has urged ministers to halt new North Sea oil and gas drilling, citing wildfire threats and calling for a robust prevention plan. Packham warns about public wellbeing data and presses for practical firefighting resources amid rising blazes across the UK.
The UK is facing a heatwave with temperatures reaching into the mid-30s by midweek and warnings of drought across large parts of England and Wales. Authorities say millions are under water-use restrictions as dry conditions intensify, with new heat alerts and potential hosepipe bans.
The UK faces a heat- and drought-driven summer, with wildfires flaring across England and Scotland. The Fire Brigades Union is calling for more equipment and funding, while authorities warn drought and heat will persist, demanding national resilience and clearer emergency planning.
UK fire services report a continued surge in wildfires amid prolonged heatwaves drought and water restrictions. The Stourbridge blaze has destroyed 19 homes and damaged 18 others while conditions persist across the country with major incidents declared in several regions.