Wildfires Latest: Firefighters Battling Major Incidents as Britons Warned 'Country in the Thick of It' The United Kingdom is no stranger to wildfires, but this year's surge in incidents has left many residents wondering if they'll be affected next.
The latest figures show a staggering 43 wildfires over the past 24 hours, with major incidents declared in Wales, Hampshire, and Stourbridge.
Firefighters are battling to contain the blazes, which have left Phil Garrigan, chair of the National Fire Chiefs' Council, warning that this year doesn't even compare to previous years.