# London Fire Brigade

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-29**: Met Office forecasts severe fire danger — Assessment shows fires could be exceptionally severe if they ignite in London, the South East and eastern England due to hot, dry conditions combined with the fourth heatwave of the year.
- **2026-07-27**: Prince William issues climate warning — The Prince of Wales releases a statement on social media emphasizing the link between extreme climate and wildfires. Fires continue in south-west France, Madrid and Valencia; evacuation figures reach 220,000 in France and 116,000 in Spain. London Fire Brigade reports a busy weekend with over 1,300 incidents. Heat health alerts upgraded to amber.
- **2026-07**: Third UK heatwave fuels widespread fires — Mid-July 2026: The third heatwave of the year hits the UK, leading to 19 significant wildfires simultaneously in England and Wales. The Cairngorms in Scotland battles a major wildfire, prompting military support.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 336,000 Evacuated as Europe's Fastest Warming Continent Burns – William
2026-07-27 19:42:34 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Prince William warns that devastating wildfires forcing 336,000 to flee across France and Spain are a stark sign of an increasingly extreme climate, as Europe—the world’s fastest warming continent—faces a fourth heatwave and heightened fire danger.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/europe-wildfires-336000-evacuated-william-climate-warning

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