UK convenes emergency meeting as extreme heat triggers wildfires and drought

Britain faces record temperatures exceeding 38C this week, prompting an emergency Cobra meeting as wildfires strain emergency services and drought conditions spread across the country.

First covered Aug 12, 2026 · 12:16 AM PT · 1 article

UK convenes emergency meeting as extreme heat triggers wildfires and drought — Image via theguardian.com

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18h Guardian Environment Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat — High temperatures continue across UK with 38C forecast on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services Andy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra…

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