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UK heatwave hits record-breaking levels as 2026 becomes the first year to hit 35°C six times, with emergency services warning of extreme wildfire danger. London Fire Brigade urges people to avoid disposable barbecues, while police ask for non-emergency calls to be held off amid a surge in 999 usage. Temperatures remain above 30°C across England and Wales through the weekend and into next week, with heat health alerts still active until Wednesday. Derbyshire smashed records with a 35.2°C high, triggering wildfires that night — and a trackside fire near a station served as a stark warning: wildfire risk has escalated to “extreme” due to dry conditions, soaring heat, and strong winds.

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