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Heatwave and wildfires highlight escalating fire risk in Britain

The report compares the 1666 Great Fire of London with current record wildfires burning homes during a British heatwave.

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Extreme heat and wildfires can threaten homes, public safety and local infrastructure.

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  1. British heatwave: In 1666, Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes, iconic structures, over 350 years later record wildfires burn homes ↗economictimes.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC

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