UK Temperatures Drops to 38C but More Likely To Increase on Tuesday
Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day recorded in Britain, triggering the first-ever national heat emergency.
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Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day recorded in Britain, triggering the first-ever national heat emergency.
Britons are set to melt on the hottest UK day on record today as temperatures soar past 40C (104F) amid growing travel chaos as scores of schools close again.
A huge grass blaze broke out in Wennington, Essex, and appeared to have destroyed at least two houses - while major fires also broke out nearby in Upminster and Dartford.
LFB declared a major incident and scrambled more than 100 fire engines to Upminster, Wennington, Pinner, Southgate, Croydon, Dagenham, Wembley, Hendon and Eltham.
Forecasters have warned of a 'very warm and uncomfortable' night ahead as Britons struggle to drift off in the 'extreme' Spanish heatwave that has upset sleep cycles across the country.