Wildfires burn in Wales and England as environment officials warn of ‘exceptional risk’

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Wildfires are a relatively rare occurrence in the UK, but the country has experienced an increase in such incidents in recent years due to changing weather patterns. The UK's fire season typically coincides with periods of hot and dry weather, which can create conditions conducive to the spread of wildfires. Environment officials closely monitor these conditions to provide warnings and guidance to the public and emergency services.

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The Guardian

Wildfires burn in Wales and England as environment officials warn of ‘exceptional risk’

Major incidents declared in north Wales and Derbyshire, with firefighters also called out to two large fires in London People have been evacuated from their homes after a wildfire swept across a mountainside in north Wales, prompting firefighters to declare a major incident. Residents described hearing the crackling fire advancing down Conwy Mountain towards homes as ash fell from a sky turned dark by thick smoke. C…