Ambulance Chief Urges Responsible Drinking Amid Heatwave
London Ambulance Service chief warns people to drink responsibly and avoid exercise as UK hits record June temperature of 36.7C, with red weather warnings extended.
London Ambulance Service chief warns people to drink responsibly and avoid exercise as UK hits record June temperature of 36.7C, with red weather warnings extended.
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London Ambulance Service COO Craig Harman urges people to drink water and avoid exercise as UK hits 36.7C, the hottest June day on record, with red warnings extended.
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The UK recorded a new highest June temperature of 36.7C in Somerset, surpassing the previous day's record, as a heatwave triggers wildfires, health warnings, and infrastructure strain.
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RecommendedA massive wildfire on Tintwistle Moor in the Peak District has burned 400 sq m of woodland as UK temperatures hit 36.7C, the hottest June day on record, prompting road closures and safety warnings.
Liverpool sweltered through the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching mid-30s Celsius and an amber weather warning in place.
London Ambulance Service received a record 642 life-threatening calls as temperatures soared, with the UK reaching its hottest June day ever at 36.7C in Somerset.
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