A major incident has been declared in London with multiple incidents happening here in Yorkshire.
As firefighters battle the blazes, officials warn the public to follow advice and avoid garden bonfires as well as barbecues in national parks and public spaces.
For the first time ever, records have exceeded 40C in the UK leading to wildfires soaring in the hot, dry and sunny conditions.
The record was broken at London Heathrow this lunchtie where the mercury had soared to 40.2C.
At least 29 observation sites across England have provisionally broken 2019’s previous UK record temperature of 38.7C, from Bramham, in West Yorkshire, to Charlwood, in Surrey, the Met Office said.
For the first time ever, records have exceeded 40C in the UK leading to wildfires soaring in the hot, dry and sunny conditions.
5. Croydon on flames
Two fires spread through Croydon this afternoon. Photo: London Fire Brigade
6. South Yorkshire
A firefighter on duty walks in front of a wildfire in South Yorkshire. Photo: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
7. A roadside in Yorkshire
A firefighter sprays a jet of water onto a roadside fire in South Yorkshire. Photo: [Image: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue]
8. Sprotbrough near Doncaster
A spokesperson for Doncaster Council said: "A section of Sprotbrough Road is currently closed due to a large fire in the area. A diversion will be in place soon, and resident access will be granted as soon as possible. Photo: National World