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  1. Due to extreme weather, the Met Office has issued red heat warnings as the heatwave spreads from the UK into Europe.
  2. Urgent guidance issued by the Met Office regarding extreme heat affecting Western Europe and England.
  3. Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.
  4. 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 wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Newport.

16 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 8
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A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Newport.

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  1. Fires are affecting multiple communities in South Wales, prompting military deployment and high alert status.1 source
  2. Emergency funding was ultimately sent to South Wales.Sub-event
  3. Wildfires are reported across Cwmbran, Newport, and Blaenavon in South Wales.1 source
  4. Wildfire crews are currently engaged in a blaze in Ferndale, following a significant wildfire that broke out in the Blaenavon area of South Wales.Sub-event
  5. A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Caerphilly and impacting residents.Sub-event
  6. A new wildfire has started in Blaenavon, South Wales, causing smoke to reach Newport.1 source
  7. Smoke from the Blaenavon wildfire spread to Newbridge and Abersychan.1 source

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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.

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