Firefighters Battle Multiple Blazes Across Devon and Somerset Amid Heatwave Saturday, July 18, 2026 firefighters devon somerset wildfires dryweather blaze emergency fireprevention barbecues cropfire Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have been working tirelessly to control a wave of fires sparked by soaring temperatures and parched landscapes across the two counties. The series of incidents began shortly after … Read More
UK Temperatures Set to Fall as Driest Spell This Century Empties Reservoirs Saturday, July 18, 2026 heatwave drought wildfires reservoirs ukweather climatechange summer rainfall travel nfcc The UK is gearing up for cooler temperatures just as millions of drivers hit the roads for their summer holidays. The RAC estimates that 14.1 million motorists will travel for holidays or day trips between Friday and Sunday, … Read More
Met Office Forecasts Cooling Temperatures Amidst Prolonged Dry Spell and Low Reservoir Levels Saturday, July 18, 2026 metoffice temperature drought wildfires reservoirs climatechange heatwave travel watersupply nfcc Temperatures across the UK are set to drop as millions of drivers prepare for summer holidays. The RAC anticipates approximately 14.1 million motorists will travel between Friday and Sunday, marking the second highest volume … Read More
Met Office Forecasts Cooler Temperatures Amid Record Dry Spell and Low Reservoir Levels Saturday, July 18, 2026 heatwave drought wildfires temperatures rac metoffice water climatechange reservoirs travel The UK is bracing for cooler temperatures this weekend just as millions of motorists prepare for summer holidays. The RAC estimates that 14.1 million drivers will travel from Friday to Sunday, marking the second highest … Read More
Summer of Wildfires Sets Stage for Winter of Floods in Wiltshire Thursday, September 18, 2025 wildfires flooding climatechange wiltshire emergencies environment drainage riskmanagement planning community Wiltshire finds itself at the crossroads of two extreme seasons: a summer marked by rampant wildfires and a winter bracing for significant flooding. Torrential rains have already triggered localized flash flood warnings, but … Read More
Summer Wildfires Delay Firefighter Response Times Amid Rising Arson Cases Monday, September 1, 2025 wildfires firefighters response arson wiltshire emergency recruitment firebreaks lithium safety This summer, wildfires severely impacted the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s ability to respond promptly to other emergencies, council committee members have revealed. Over the past three months, the number of … Read More