- 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.
The Great Fire of London occurred in London on September 1, 2026.
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Updated Sep 1
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What happened
The Great Fire of London occurred in London on September 1, 2026.
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
- 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.
- Wildfires in South Wales are producing smoke that is reaching the village of Gwersyllt.
- A fire broke out in Ainsworth, located on the border between England and Wales.
The entities involved
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom