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UK braces for its fourth heatwave this summer, sparking fears of more wildfires as firefighters battle 19 major blazes simultaneously — a strain worsened by record-breaking temperatures and historic rainfall lows. Europe reels from devastating fires forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate in France and Spain, while the Met Office warns heatwave definitions may need updating. Fire chiefs urge public vigilance, stressing most wildfires are preventable. Southern England faces scorching highs of 32-33°C under a yellow heat alert, with health warnings for vulnerable groups, while cooler, wetter weather lingers north. July’s already extreme heat is just the start — this spell’s peak is fast, but the danger’s far from over.

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