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Wildfire breaks out as latest heatwave hits capital
A wildfire has broken out in northeast London as the capital grapples with its fourth heatwave of the summer. Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have responded to a fire on Wanstead Flats, in Epping Forest, on Monday. Crews from London Fire Brigade found three hectares of grassland alight, with crews tackling multiple pockets of fire. Local residents have been advised to keep doors and windows closed, and avoid the area where possible. The fire was contained just before 8pm, but firefighters remained on scene this evening, carrying out further operations. One of the Brigade's Wildfire Response Vehicles was sent to the scene to support firefighting operations. Firefighters also made use of a drone to monitor the size of the fire. The Brigade's Control Room has taken over 30 calls reporting the fire, and crews from Leytonstone, Stratford, Leyton and surrounding fire stations have been mobilised to the scene. It comes as forecasters have warned of several days of hot and humid conditions, as London experiences its fourth heatwave this summer. Yellow heat health alerts, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, are already in place for most of England – excluding the north-east and north-west – from Monday to Wednesday. The Met Office says the official heatwave criteria will be met across many areas, with three consecutive days of temperatures above thresholds that range between 25C and 28C depending on location. In London, temperatures were forecast to reach 29C on Monday, rise to 32C on Tuesday and hit 28C on Wednesday. As the upgrade to amber health alerts was announced, Dr Paul Coleman, Consultant in Public Health at UKHSA, said: 'Temperatures are forecast to rise above 30°C across central and southern parts of the country over the next few days, and generally hot weather is expected across most regions of England. 'These kind of temperatures can result in serious health outcomes across the population – particularly in those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly or those with serious health conditions - so it is important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun. 'If you have friends, family or neighbours who are vulnerable, it is important to ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice. Check in on them if you can to make sure they know that hot weather is on the way and how to keep themselves safe.'
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Rain could appear in Western Mass. Thursday, but dry spell could herald high weekend temps
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to dissipate further as this week continues, but rain could return and temperatures could start to climb during the weekend. Cool and dry conditions should continue after a few chances for showers, and thunderstorms in Berkshire County in particular, on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms aside, spot showers could appear in northwestern Massachusetts, with a slim chance for instability, forecasters said. The rest of the state should see dry conditions with increasing sunshine throughout the day. Daytime highs could be in the mid-70s or close to 80 degrees, with cooler temperatures expected along the coast of Eastern Massachusetts, forecasters said. Temperatures should fall further with lows in the mid- to high 50s, while it could be in the low 50s across the northern interior. A potential tropical system is expected to appear offshore during Friday and the weekend, but dry conditions should dominate the forecast within this timeframe, the weather service stated. Temperatures on Friday are expected to be between 77 and 84 degrees, while Saturday should see temperatures climb between 78 and 86 degrees, forecasters said. Elevated dewpoints should be prominent starting on Sunday and continuing through Monday until Wednesday, forecasters said. This leaves open the potential for thunderstorms developing by Tuesday and especially Wednesday, when dewpoints could be in the 60s or 70s. High dewpoints could also aggravate already hot weather on Sunday, with temperatures in the 90s, feeling hotter, the weather service stated. This could continue until Wednesday. "Yet to be seen if we`ll need any heat headlines, but the big picture is that we`ll be going from a period of below average temps this week to above average next week," forecasters wrote. More weather Expect penny-sized hail with thunderstorms in Berkshire County Wednesday – gusts up to 40 mph Mass. beach closures: Over 30 beaches closed on Wednesday, Aug. 6 Mass. weather: Hazy conditions stick around as Canadian wildfires rage Leaf peeping 2025: When and where to see New England's best fall colors Mass. weather: Smoke continues Wednesday before thunderstorms on Thursday Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
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Boston will be under a heat emergency for much of the week. Here's when.
As temperatures across Massachusetts climb into the mid-90s this week, Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a heat emergency for Boston beginning Monday, Aug. 11, and lasting through Wednesday, Aug. 13. The predicted highs for Boston this week are 93 degrees on Monday, 92 degrees on Tuesday, 95 degrees on Wednesday and 90 degrees on Thursday, but some areas of the city may get hotter, according to the National Weather Service. From Monday to Wednesday, all Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Cooling Centers will be open during their normal operating hours for people to come in and cool off, Mayor Wu's office said in a Sunday press release. Additional BCYF centers will also be used as cooling centers during this time, and all Boston Public Library locations will be open and available as places to cool off. Read more: Mass weather: Highs to climb into the 90s across the state this week Bostonians can also use the splash pads at various parks and playgrounds across the city to keep cool during the heat, and several city pools will be open for swimming, the mayor's office said. You can find a list of open splash pads and pools and information such as their operating hours at To create a free membership and sign up for a swim session, visit For tips on how to stay cool and safe in Boston during hot weather, visit To sign up to receive emergency alerts from the city, visit the city's website. More weather Mass. weather: Heat, humidity return on Monday amid warming trend Mass weather: Highs to climb into the 90s across the state this week Over 40 beaches closed across Massachusetts on Saturday, Aug. 9 Mass. beach closures: Almost 40 beaches are closed on Thursday, Aug. 7 Mass. weather: Rain possible for Western Mass. Thursday, temps in the 90s Sunday Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
