UK chief fire officers’ representative body
As amber and yellow heat-health alerts extend across large parts of England, authorities warn of significant health and water-supply risks. Forecasters say the upcoming days will see a north-south split in heat, with a brief warm spell followed by a return to near-average conditions.
The UK faces a fourth heatwave as dry conditions persist. Wales has declared drought, parts of England remain in prolonged dry weather, and hosepipe bans cover millions. Health alerts warn of heat-related risks as rivers run low and wildfires threaten landscapes.
Wildfires across England and Wales remain at very high to exceptional risk as heatwave conditions continue. North Wales declared a major incident near Conwy Mountain; firefighters are battling blazes in Conwy, Glossop, Tintwistle Moor and other sites as temperatures stay dangerously high. Authorities urge caution and continued vigilance.