- England and Wales are seeing record wildfires during what’s shaping up to be the UK’s hottest summer, with multiple heatwaves and highs around 38°C.
- Blazes have jumped from tinder-dry fields into towns, destroying homes and forcing hundreds to evacuate — residents described trees "exploding" into flames.
- Fire services say demand has outstripped capacity, the military has been drafted in, and officials are urging the public to take extra care.
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