"Weather Whiplash!" | Why Britain's Wet Winters Are Fuelling Summer Wildfires

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Andy Burnham has said he will consider imposing a ban on disposable barbecues amid the risk of further wildfires as extreme heat continues to grip parts of the UK. The Prime Minister will chair an emergency Cobra committee later on Wednesday in response to a prolonged spell of exceptionally hot and dry weather. Speaking to reporters, he said people should not be using single-use grills “at this time” amid a “significant problem” of wildfires in the south, where a blaze hit protected heathland in the New Forest, Hampshire. Speaking with Meteorologist Clare Nasir, Talk's Ian Collins says: "They keep saying it's the fifth heatwave. I kind of sense we've had a sort of perpetual heatwave!" #wildfires #heatwave #iancollins #talk Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines

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