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Heatwave 999 call-outs higher than in pandemic

Heatwave 999 call-outs higher than in pandemic
BBC England Thursday 13 August 2026, 05:09 UTC 1 min read
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In the June heatwave, the London Ambulance Service says it receives more than 53,000 emergency calls.

In the June heatwave, the London Ambulance Service says it receives more than 53,000 emergency calls.
the London Ambulance Service (ORG)
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