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Heatwave: Risk of fire at highest level in parts of UK

12 August 2022

“What we need is that classic British rain where we get lots of light rain all the time, which will allow it to soak into the soil and actually recharge the aquifers and our reservoirs,” said Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography), commenting on the UK's drought and risk of fire.

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