A major incident has been declared in north Wales following a large-scale wildfire that has prompted evacuations and emergency responses across the UK.

Firefighters are working under challenging conditions to contain fires in multiple regions, including Conwy Mountain, Greater Manchester, Camberley, County Durham, Derbyshire, East Sussex, West Sussex, Devon, and Somerset.Residents near affected areas have been advised to evacuate or take precautions due to high winds and smoke dispersion risks.

Natural England has warned of heightened wildfire risks across southern England and parts of the south Midlands, with temperatures remaining above heatwave thresholds for several days.Health authorities have issued amber and yellow heat health alerts, anticipating significant impacts on healthcare services.Climate change is cited as a contributing factor to increased summer heatwaves and intensified wildfires.

Firefighters continue to monitor hotspots, particularly in heathland areas, while public safety warnings are also issued following recent drowning incidents linked to extreme weather conditions.