Heatwave as it happened: Fires rage as UK passes 40C for the first time ever

19 July 2022, 08:16 | Updated: 19 July 2022, 18:09

Several fires broke out as record temperatures were reached
Several fires broke out as record temperatures were reached. Picture: Alamy/Twitter

Britons sweltered on the hottest UK day ever recorded, as temperatures surged past 40C.

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