And with the heatwave set to continue in the UK, areas in the south of England are facing an "exceptional" risk of wildfires in the coming days.
The Big Story looks into how wildfires actually start, and how best to avoid them.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Wildfires Burn in UK and Europe as Heatwaves Continue | BBC News
Jul 14, 2026 | Temperature records have been broken across Europe, with extreme heat and dry weather resulting in multiple wildfires across the continent.
And with the heatwave set to continue in the UK, areas in the south of England are facing an "exceptional" risk of wildfires in the coming days.
The Big Story looks into how wildfires actually start, and how best to avoid them.
And with the heatwave set to continue in the UK, areas in the south of England are facing an "exceptional" risk of wildfires in the coming days.
The Big Story looks into how wildfires actually start, and how best to avoid them.
