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Britain Faces Fourth Heatwave of Year as Heat Peaks

Britain is bracing for its fourth heatwave of 2026, with temperatures forecasted to reach 35°C, triggering heat health alerts across the country. Paramedics and firefighters are preparing for increased emergencies as climate-driven heat events intensify.

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Britain braces for fourth heatwave of year as fire chiefs issue public appeal

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Temperatures up to 35C forecast, triggering heat health alerts and pleas to take care in parched parks and rural areas Paramedics and firefighters are braced for emergencies across the country this week after UK forecasters predicted a fourth heatwave of the year. Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 35C by Wednesday, triggering heat health alerts and an appeal from fire chiefs to take ca