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Heatwave to Continue Into Weekend with Record Temperatures and Wildfire Risks

Forecasters said temperatures will stay above 30C as fire crews warn of extreme risk and water firms expand restrictions for millions of customers.

Summary by Evening Standard
The Met Office announced the new records after temperatures peaked at 35.2C at Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire on Friday afternoon.

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Wildfire alert for UK as 'exceptional' warning issued amid 33C temperatures

After more than a dozen fire engines attended wildfires in Derbyshire and Sussex, further warnings have been issued as sweltering heat

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UK heatwave warning as 'extreme' wildfire risk confirmed

Emergency services have issued warnings

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England and Wales at high risk of wildfires amid another heatwave

There are warnings of a high risk of wildfires across England and Wales this weekend, due to the hot weather and dry conditions.

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'Extreme' wildfire risk as record-breaking heatwave continues

Emergency services have warned of "extreme" wildfire risks this weekend, as the current heatwave looks set to continue. 2026 has already become the first year to record temperatures of 35C on six separate days.

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Heatwave to continue into weekend as fire warnings issued

The Met Office announced record temperatures of 35.2C in the UK on Friday afternoon

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UK heatwave to continue amid 'extreme' wildfire risks this weekend

Scorching temperatures are currently being seen across the UK

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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