NewsUK NewsIn The NewsEmergency services have issued a series of warningsKate Lally and Stanley Murphy-Johns and Clara Margotin Press Association09:17, 12 Jul 2026The UK heatwave shows no sign of relenting as 2026 became the first year on record to see temperatures of 35C reached on six separate occasions, with emergency services cautioning of "extreme" wildfire risks this weekend.‌The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has appealed to the public to refrain from using disposable barbecues over the weekend, amid concerns that the parched heat could spark fires. The Metropolitan Police has expressed worry over a potential surge in calls, with the public urged not to contact them for non-emergencies, following a sharp rise in 999 calls during the ongoing hot spell.‌Forecasters have confirmed that part