UK heatwave 2026: Met Office warning as 38C heat sparks wildfire emergency across Britain

One Firefighter chief claims the UK is in a state of wildfire "national emergency" as conditions look set to swelter once again in the fifth heatwave of the summer

The alerts come a day after it was officially declared that there are now 11 regions in the country in drought The Met Office has shared two images taken from space that reveal the stark contrast in much of the UK’s landscape between 23 May and yesterday. They capture how an exceptionally dry and hot period turned lots

Met Office considers issuing red 'extreme heat warning' across Britain while nation enjoys 'incredible summer'  GB News