- 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.
- Alerts are active in the East Midlands region of England.
Fires break out in Exeter and Cranbrook as East Midlands enters drought status.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 11
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What happened
Fires break out in Exeter and Cranbrook as East Midlands enters drought status.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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East Midlands
official region of England
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