West Yorkshire deputy chief fire officer, Dave Walton says Tuesday's record temperatures was 'a game changer' and warns 'climate change is here to stay'. For weather updates click here 👉 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
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Thousands of firefighters are struggling to contain the wildfires spreading across Western Europe and many locals have been forced to evacuate as extreme temperatures continue to grip the region. Kit Malthouse, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has praised the fire service for their efforts yesterday during record temperatures.
The fires in the east of London were so large they could be seen in this satellite image captured by NASA. Around half said the heatwave had made them believe governments should be more ambitious in tackling climate change.Gareth Redmond-King, international lead for the Energy and Climate Unit said:"With TV pictures of homes on fire, a nursery burnt to the ground and Britons witnessing first-hand the tinderbox conditions in unprecedented heat, they are clearly connecting these events with climate change.
The family had rushed round with a hosepipe and a couple of watering cans after first spotting the fire in their next-door neighbour's garden. After losing everything in the fire, the optimistic father - who"only had a pair of wellington boots and shorts on yesterday" - thanked locals for their support and kindness after hitting"rock bottom".By Lisa Dowd, Midlands correspondent
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