# London Fire Brigade

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-29**: Met Office forecasts severe fire danger — Assessment shows fires could be exceptionally severe if they ignite in London, the South East and eastern England due to hot, dry conditions combined with the fourth heatwave of the year.
- **2026-07-27**: Prince William issues climate warning — The Prince of Wales releases a statement on social media emphasizing the link between extreme climate and wildfires. Fires continue in south-west France, Madrid and Valencia; evacuation figures reach 220,000 in France and 116,000 in Spain. London Fire Brigade reports a busy weekend with over 1,300 incidents. Heat health alerts upgraded to amber.
- **2026-07-15**: Health Alerts Expiry (If Not Extended) — UK Health Security Agency's current amber and yellow heat health alerts are scheduled to end at 9pm, although they may be extended if the heatwave persists.
- **2026-07-13**: Thunderstorm Risk Begins — Chance of thunderstorms arrives in southern UK, raising risks of lightning-ignited wildfires and flash flooding on parched ground.
- **2026-07-11**: Warnings and Alerts Extended — Met Office issues updated forecast for continued heat shifting west; UK Health Security Agency extends amber and yellow heat health alerts for much of England until July 15; London Fire Brigade warns wildfire risk will rise from 'elevated' to 'extreme' through July 13.
- **2026-07-10**: Record-Breaking Temperature — Temperature hits 35.2°C in Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire, becoming the sixth day of 35°C+ in 2026 and the first time such heat has been recorded in three different calendar months in a single year.
- **2026-07**: Third UK heatwave fuels widespread fires — Mid-July 2026: The third heatwave of the year hits the UK, leading to 19 significant wildfires simultaneously in England and Wales. The Cairngorms in Scotland battles a major wildfire, prompting military support.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### UK Heatwave Hits 35.2°C for 6th Day in 2026, Warnings Extended
2026-08-12 04:14:02 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The UK's record-breaking June-July 2026 heatwave continues, with the Met Office forecasting more days above 30°C and shifting heat west. Health alerts are extended, London faces an extreme wildfire risk, and thunderstorms threaten to compound impacts. This event marks the first year with six 35°C+ days and sets the stage for accelerating climate adaptation discussions.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/uk-heatwave-35c-sixth-day-2026

### 336,000 Evacuated as Europe's Fastest Warming Continent Burns – William
2026-07-27 19:42:34 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Prince William warns that devastating wildfires forcing 336,000 to flee across France and Spain are a stark sign of an increasingly extreme climate, as Europe—the world’s fastest warming continent—faces a fourth heatwave and heightened fire danger.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/europe-wildfires-336000-evacuated-william-climate-warning

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