- 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.
Wildfires in South Wales are producing smoke that is reaching the village of Gwersyllt.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
Wildfires in South Wales are producing smoke that is reaching the village of Gwersyllt.
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 fire started in the garden/homes in Northbridge Park, involving a resident of County Durham.
The entities involved
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South Wales
geographical region of Wales
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Gwersyllt
village and community in Wrexham County Borough, Wales
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Related events
- Wildfires impacted the region of South Wales, prompting the government to announce a summit to discuss urgent lessons.
- The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is tackling widespread wildfires across the region.
- British Army personnel were deployed to the Blaenavon area in South Wales to assist with a major Category 3 wildfire response.