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London Fire Brigade fears heatwave spike could spark another surge in grass fires

Published 12 August 2026, 9:04pm

As an Amber Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the Met Office covering parts of London tomorrow (Thursday August 13), firefighters are reminding people of the dangers of littering after seeing a surge in grass fires this summer, writes Molly Hunt… Alongside an active amber…

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