Disaster● ElevatedJul 26 · Jul 26, 2026, 8:30 PM
Heatwave and risk of exceptionally severe fires to return after brief lull
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from thewestonmercury.co.uk · United Kingdom
A heatwave is expected to return, bringing with it an exceptionally severe risk of fires after a short period of calm. This forecasts a significant environmental threat.
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