Event Brief
UK areas face “exceptional” wildfire risk as heatwave continues
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Summary: Natural England warns southern England and the Midlands face rising “exceptional” wildfire risk as the heatwave persists.
WHO: Natural England
WHAT: Natural England warns that parts of the UK face “exceptional” wildfire risk, with the area expected to increase and spread.
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The heatwave is continuing, raising the wildfire fire severity index to “exceptional” risk in parts of southern England and the Midlands.
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