9 h. ago 'Very high' wildfire warning issued by fire chiefs as sizzling heatwave continues

The vast majority of wildfires are started by human behaviour and the SFRS is urging communities to avoid lighting fires and using naked flames while this warning is in place.

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17 h. ago FIREBALLS hit Spain as wildfires spark freak 'fire whirls' and reach Madrid, killing one person as Europe's heatwave hell continues

Extreme heat and strong winds in Spain caused 'fire whirls' on Monday night, as a hellish blaze burned several houses and forced the evacuation of hundreds of people, killing one person in the capital. 

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17 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain amid deadly wildfires and new heatwave

Temperatures of 44C predicted as blazes rage across EuropeEurope live – latest updatesAlmost 6,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern, central and southern Spain as wildfires continue to burn amid a heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C to some parts of the country.The deadly heat across large parts of Europe has created what scientists have called a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Fourth UK heatwave sparks surge in Luxear Cooling Blanket sales as hot nights continue

As Britain bakes in its fourth heatwave of the summer, the Luxear Cooling Blanket is winning praise from thousands of UK buyers claiming it’s the only thing helping them sleep.

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5 d. ago As temperatures soar, it’s time to close the green space gap

While urban greening can help mitigate extreme heat, such spaces are not distributed equitablyIt has been a summer of heatwaves in western Europe, with record highs of 46C (115F) in Spain and Portugal.An estimated 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities in June, according to a rapid scientific analysis, with two-thirds of those deaths linked to climate breakdown, which has made heatwaves more severe. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Three steps to keep your lawn looking lush and green even in dry weather

As the heatwave continues, many gardeners are looking for ways to keep their lawn looking lush and green. But a gardening guru has revealed the three simple steps to keep your grass vibrant and healthy during the summer months

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4 w. ago Schoolboys protest over shorts ban arguing girls can wear skirts in 30C heatwave

Pupils at Outwood Academy City, in Sheffield, South Yorks., have been banned from wearing shorts as the UK continues to see sweltering temperatures in the third heatwave of the year

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