Wennington Fire: Put on Your N95 Masks as 40°C Heatwave Engulfs UK and a Street Catches Fire

Wennington fire: Put on your N95 masks as 40°C heatwave engulfs the UK and a street catches fire Photograph: Ian Woods /> A burning house in St Helen’s Crescent, Wennington, near Little Wennington, north of London was the scene of another devastating house fire after temperatures hit more than 39C across the country on Saturday afternoon. At least seven people were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation injuries, while the cause of the blaze has not yet been determined. The victims are reported to be four adults and three children aged between five and eight years old.

The cause of the blaze
It’s not yet known what caused the blaze, but firefighters are investigating. The fire started in the early hours of the morning and quickly spread. It took several hours to bring under control. More than 80 firefighters were called to the scene. The fire has now been extinguished and an investigation is underway. Residents have been advised to stay indoors with windows closed and doors shut. Anyone who smells smoke should call 999 immediately. If there’s a fire nearby, leave the area and call 999. If you’re told to evacuate, do so calmly and remember that it’s safer outside.

The Wennington fire started at around midday on Sunday. At least 20 firefighters were sent to tackle the flames and stop the spread of the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known. The intense heatwave that has been gripping the UK is thought to be a contributing factor. Temperatures have reached up to 40°C in some parts of the country. The fire comes as a warning to others to take precautions in this hot weather.

It’s been a day of extreme weather across the UK, with temperatures hitting 40°C in some parts. In the midst of this heatwave, a fire has broken out in the town of Wennington. Roads have been closed in both directions as fire crews tackle the blaze. Local residents have been advised to put on their N95 respirator and stay indoors if possible. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. At least two people are reported to be injured and police are asking motorists to avoid the area. The fire started at approximately 5pm this evening and it is believed that at least three buildings were damaged by the flames. As well as causing extensive damage, firefighters fear that smoke from the blaze could cause a ‘Hazardous Air Quality’ event which could pose serious health risks for people living nearby who may suffer from conditions such as asthma or other respiratory illnesses.

The emergency services have advised people to put on their N95 masks as a 40°C heatwave engulfs the UK and a street catches fire in Wennington. They said that nobody was injured in the incident. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Firefighters are still at the scene. The advice for anybody who experiences symptoms is to stay inside, drink plenty of fluids, avoid strenuous activity, wear lightweight clothing, apply sunscreen liberally and rehydrate. It has been confirmed that only one person has been taken to hospital with symptoms.
Residents have been told they can now return home but should be mindful of health risks posed by exposure to smoke or ash from the fire.