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Cities across the UK are facing a growing threat from an emerging phenomenon called "firewaves" as temperatures rise du…

Guillermo Rein, professor of fire science at Imperial College London, has been working alongside the London Fire Brigad…

Using detailed incident data from the London Fire Brigade dating back to 2009, combined with weather records, the team …

"Climate change is bringing more heatwaves and longer dry spells," Prof Rein said.

"These conditions dry out fuels and increase the risk of wildfires. That risk is much greater now than it was even a de…

"I worry about all other UK cities and other northern European cities in particular because climate change seems to be …

Urban environments like London, with their abundance of parks and green spaces bordering residential zones, are particu…

The concept of a "firewave" is meant to capture the unique danger posed when several fires erupt at once in densely pop…

Fires broke out simultaneously across the city, including a devastating blaze in Wennington, East London, which destroy…

"The potential for fires to spread into homes is very real," said Cdr Betts. "We're seeing more extreme weather events,…

"The bird's-eye view from drones gives us a huge boost in situational awareness," explained a spokesperson from the LFB…