Andy Burnham to hold emergency Cobra meeting amid ‘extreme heat’ warning and wildfires

NewsUK NewsAndy BurnhamPrime Miniister to chair meeting this Wednesday afternoon08:24, 12 Aug 2026Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host a Cobra meeting in response to the extreme weather (Image: PA)Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee this Wednesday as temperatures rocket, with extreme heat causing wildfires and drought across areas of the country, the afternoon meeting will see the PM meet with ministers, officials and agencies.‌This Wednesday is set to record temperatures of 33C, with up to 38C forecasted for Thursday. The meeting called by Mr Burnham will also include representatives of Defra - the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - as well as the Home Office; Department for Health and the Environment Agency.‌I