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England records its worst July for wildfires
624wildfires
Wildfires recorded in England in July 2026
Provisional government data shows England recorded 624 wildfires in July 2026, the highest July total in the data series. The article says 2026 is already the second-worst year for wildfires overall, despite data covering only January to August.
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- 624wildfires
Wildfires recorded in England in July 2026
“624 of these in July alone”
- 1,354wildfires
Wildfires recorded in England from January to August 2026
“1,354 wildfires have been recorded so far this year”
The 2026 wildfire total was the second-highest on record
“This year is the second worst year on record in terms of total number of wildfires”