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Europe July 13, 2026

Multiple Fires Erupt Across the UK as Firefighters Respond to 19 Simultaneous Blazes

Multiple Fires Erupt Across the UK as Firefighters Respond to 19 Simultaneous Blazes

Multiple wildfires are burning across the UK, with crews working tirelessly to contain the blazes as the country faces a heatwave.

A major incident has been declared at a Welsh beauty spot, where large parts of the country are parched after being gripped by hot spells in June and July.

Crews from Wales and the North West of England to London and the South East coast face tough conditions and dwindling water supplies as they battle the fires.

Dovestones continues to burn as wildfires across the country ignite. These photos were taken last night as the flames ripped through the beautiful area destroying wildlife with it. The fire is believed to have started after a vigil was held with fireworks being lit.

According to reports, 19 wildfires are being fought in England and Wales, with strong winds and dry conditions making the efforts extra challenging.

Flames were seen tearing up Conwy Mountain on Sunday night, and crews are trying to block the blaze from spreading near Sychant Pass, Conwy Mountain.

A fire broke out in a rural industrial site in Essex with limited water supplies on Friday, while crews in east London rushed to curb a grass fire in Hornchurch Country Park.

Hill wildfire flare-up on Conwy Mountain on Sunday night.

A huge fire broke out in the field in High Shincliffe, County Durham, measuring roughly 14 football pitches and burning near the A177.

Fires have also broken out at Devil's Dyke in South Downs National Park in West Sussex, and near Eastbourne Downs Golf Club on Saturday.

The UK's fire risk level has been upgraded to very high in most parts of England, and is set to jump to the highest 'exceptional' category by Thursday.

Wildfire in Hornchurch park in east London on Friday

The heatwave is set to continue this week, with scorching temperatures expected in western parts of the country, while eastern parts will see a welcome drop in temperatures.

In east London, hundreds of people were evacuated after a fire tore through a house and railway embankment in Walthamstow, sparking a huge emergency response.

The incident was caused by an electrical fire on the train line, with flames ripping through one home, several garden sheds, and the embankment near Wood Street station.

A wildfire the size of 14 football pitches has ripped through fields in High Shincliffe, County Durham, on Sunday

At the height of the fire, 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters were brought in to tackle the flames, which threatened to spread to more homes along the railway tracks.

No injuries have been reported, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation, with local MP Stella Creasy suggesting that a fallen tree may have caused the electrical fire.

Travel disruption on the Weaver line continues, with the line suspended between Chingford and Hackford Downs while engineers carry out urgent repairs to the damaged track.

A wildfire in Hornchurch Country Park, east London

The London Fire Brigade has thanked residents for their support in helping the evacuees, with emergency shelters set up quickly before people were allowed to return home.

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