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Fires prompt national alert as 19 homes destroyed

Fires prompt national alert as 19 homes destroyed
BBC UK Friday 14 August 2026, 20:56 UTC 1 min read
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The prime minister said 37 fires were currently burning across England and Wales

The prime minister said 37 fires were currently burning across England and Wales
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