Huge fire breaks out in North Yorkshire field as heatwave takes hold
The IndependentSign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A huge fire broke out in a field in North Yorkshire as the UK experienced scorching temperatures. The heatwave is expected to last throughout the week, with the Met Office refusing to rule out record 40C temperatures and issuing a rare amber heat warning starting on Sunday. North Yorkshire Police said field fires were “causing road issues” near the North Yorkshire city in the afternoon. A huge fire erupted in a North Yorkshire field on Monday It said roads had been reopened several hours later around 8pm.
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