‘Absolute hell’: Firefighters battle blazes across UK on record hottest day

Fire services came under immense pressure dealing with multiple blazes that left homes and fields destroyed

Major incidents have been declared by fire services across the country as services endured immense pressure dealing with multiple blazes on the hottest day in the UK since records began.

In London, South Yorkshire and Leicestershire major incidents were declared due to the number of incidents with people advised against having barbecues in parks, private gardens, patios and balconies due to the fire risk.