Uk Heat Wave Major Incident Reported As Fires Rage In South Yorkshire In 40C Heat
A major incident has been declared in South Yorkshire after a series of large fires broke out in unprecedented temperatures – and spread to nearby homes. Firefighters were called to incidents across South Yorkshire – amid unconfirmed reports that Doncaster had seen temperatures reach 40C. South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said their resources had to be prioritized based on risk levels. In Barnsley, houses on Woodland Avenue were engulfed in flames, with people taking shelter in a nearby school....