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UK swelters under record-breaking heat as temperatures soar past 36°C, triggering critical incidents at hospitals, cancelled surgeries, and a record-breaking surge in life-threatening ambulance calls. Transport grinds to a halt, rail services warn against travel, and a tragic drowning death underscores the danger. Firefighters battle a raging wildfire on Tintwistle Moor while officials urge everyone—yes, everyone—to hydrate, avoid the sun, and stay indoors. London prepares its first-ever heat plan, including potential air conditioning in public spaces, as scientists link the extreme “heat-dome” to climate change. Red warnings ease by Friday, but thunderstorm alerts linger—relief may finally arrive this weekend.

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