UK Faces "Exceptional" Wildfire Risk Amid Record Heatwave

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Parts of the UK face an "exceptional" wildfire risk due to a record heatwave.
Heat health alerts are in effect, warning of significant impacts on health services and a potential rise in deaths.
While temperatures may slightly drop, dry vegetation and strong winds increase the danger.

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Parts of the UK face an "exceptional" wildfire risk due to a record heatwave. Heat health alerts are in effect, warning of significant impacts on health services and a potential rise in deaths. While temperatures may slightly drop, dry vegetation and strong winds increase the danger.

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