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Wildfires and severe weather threats affect parts of Britain
United Kingdom
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 5:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Wildfires are continuing in Britain amid drought conditions, while forecasts warn of torrential rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding. Residents in 44 UK areas have also been told to prepare for potential interruptions to gas, water and electricity supplies.
SO WHAT?
The combination of ongoing wildfires, drought and forecast flooding could create significant public-safety and infrastructure disruption across affected areas.
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express.co.uken
Homes in 44 UK areas told 'prepare to turn off gas, water and electricity' | UK | News
Aug 19, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
dailymail.comen
Wildfires continue to hit Britain despite first rain in two months for some areas which 'won't solve drought overnight'
Aug 19, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC
dailymail.comen
First the fires, now prepare for floods as torrential rain and thunder forecast for many areas of parched Britain
Aug 18, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC