Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on

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Experts have warned that parts of the United Kingdom are facing an "exceptional" risk of wildfires due to the ongoing heatwave. Natural England's fire severity index indicates that southern England and the Midlands are currently at the highest risk. This area of "exceptional" risk is projected to expand to the South East and east of England by mid-week, while most of the rest of England and Wales are at "very high" risk. The Met Office forecasts that these hot, dry, and sunny conditions will persist into the coming week. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has stated that these conditions significantly increase wildfire risk, with most wildfires being ignited by a spark.

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Such conditions 'significantly increase wildfire risk'.

quoteDave Swallow

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Areas in southern England and the Midlands are highlighted as being at highest risk.

factualNatural England

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Scorching heatwave conditions experienced by much of the UK are expected to last into the coming week.

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Parts of the United Kingdom are at 'exceptional' risk of wildfires as the heatwave continues.

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The area of 'exceptional' risk is set to increase and spread to the South East and east of England by the middle of the week.

predictionNatural England

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Parts of the United Kingdom are at “exceptional” risk of wildfires as the heatwave continues, experts have warned.Areas in southern England and the Midlands are highlighted as being at highest risk, according to England" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="24037" data-entity-type="organization">Natural England.Its fire severity index shows the area of “exceptional” risk is set to increase and spread to the South East and England" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="144418" data-entity-type="location">East of England by the middle of the week while most of the rest of England and Wales is deemed to be of “very high” risk over the coming days.The Met Office has said the scorching heatwave conditions experienced by much of the UK are expected to last into the coming week, with most areas set to stay dry, sunny and very hot.Dave Swallow, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) wildfire deputy lead and lead tactical adviser, warned that such conditions “significantly increase wildfire risk”.“But most wildfires start because something provides the spark,” he said.

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