- Due to extreme weather, the Met Office has issued red heat warnings as the heatwave spreads from the UK into Europe.
- Urgent guidance issued by the Met Office regarding extreme heat affecting Western Europe and England.
- Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.
- Widespread fires are burning across England and Wales, with the incident originating in Manchester and major incident declared in North Wales, putting Southern England including London at risk.
A fire broke out in Ainsworth, located on the border between England and Wales.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 11
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What happened
A fire broke out in Ainsworth, located on the border between England and Wales.
Who's involved
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Part of
Widespread fires are burning across England and Wales, with the incident originating in Manchester and major incident declared in North Wales, putting Southern England including London at risk.Also in this story
- The Great Fire of London occurred in London on September 1, 2026.
- Fires are causing smoke in Kidderminster and Wyre Forest, located in Wales.
- Wildfires are reported across multiple regions including Stourbridge, Hampshire, and South Wales, alongside a Met Office heatwave warning.
- A wildfire broke out in the Stourbridge area, affecting parts of England and Wales.
The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Wales
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Ainsworth
Nothing else this week.
Related events
- Both West Midlands and Wales are currently dealing with devastating wildfires that broke out this year.
- Both Scotland and Wales are facing separate wildfire threats, prompting monitoring of upland landscapes.
- Natural Resources Wales advises on wildfire risk across Wales.
- Wildfires impacted the region of South Wales, prompting the government to announce a summit to discuss urgent lessons.
- Firefighters are currently engaged in battling wildfires across the region, affecting both Wales and Northern Ireland.