The UK had its hottest day of the year on Thursday. Many fires broke out during the hot weather in Europe.

The temperature in west London was 38.1 degrees Celsius. This is a new record for the UK.

Britain is having its fifth heat wave of the year. The country has had four days with temperatures of 36 C or higher.

Temperatures in France are even higher, reaching 41 C in some areas.

New grass fires broke out in central England. Homes were burning in Stourbridge.

The hot weather will move away from Britain and France on Friday.

Britain and France are not ready for this level of heat. Few homes have air conditioning.

Nurses in Britain have collapsed from heat exhaustion at work.

The head of the Royal College of Nursing said nurses are being failed because their workplaces are too hot.

Britain and France are facing drought and heat. This is causing problems for water and crops.

A water company in southern England wants to ban nonessential water use. This would be the first ban since 2006.

People are trying to cool off at beaches and pools. Children are playing in fountains.

Authorities are on high alert for wildfires in Britain and France.

French firefighters are back at work after a tough summer. They may go on strike for more staff and resources.

A fire broke out in northern France on Wednesday. Another fire happened in Brittany.

A big fire in southern France forced many people to leave their homes last month.

A wildfire in northern Greece forced people to evacuate by sea.

Firefighters and planes are helping to put out the fire in Greece.

In Britain, firefighters are trying to contain a wildfire in southern England.

There have been over 1,000 wildfires in England and Wales this year.

The UK needs to get ready for more wildfires and heat.

The Prime Minister may ban disposable barbecues to prevent more fires.

He said people should not use barbecues outside during the hot weather.

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