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Wildfires burn in UK and Europe as heatwaves continue | BBC News

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Temperature records have been broken across Europe, with extreme heat and dry weather resulting in multiple wildfires across the continent.

And with the heatwave set to continue in the UK, areas in

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Farid H 15 Jul 2026
It is alarming to see these patterns becoming the new norm. I’ve seen similar devastating trends in North Africa and the Mediterranean over the last few years; it's no longer just a "Southern Europe" problem. Are our urban infrastructures even remotely prepared for this shift?
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 15 Jul 2026
It’s honestly getting scary how common these heatwaves are becoming every single summer. I really hope the emergency crews are holding up okay with all this pressure. Do you think we're seeing a permanent shift in our weather patterns now, or is this just a particularly bad year?