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Local News · LondonBarnet parks turn brown as London drought threatens homes and wildlife
Satellite images reveal London’s parks have turned brown after record-breaking heatwaves, with Barnet’s green spaces at risk of wildfires. The Mayor of London has urged residents to create fire breaks in gardens, while the London Fire Brigade warns dry grass can spread flames to nearby homes within minutes.
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Council & Politics · LondonBarnet parks enforce fire ban as London heatwave hits 33 days over 30°C
Barnet’s parks, including Hampstead Heath and Walthamstow Marshes, have joined a London-wide ban on barbecues and open fires after temperatures exceeded 30°C for the 33rd time this year. Authorities warn a single spark could ignite a wildfire in seconds, with new rules also prohibiting swimming in unsupervised water.
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Local News · LondonBarnet parks turn brown as England records driest July since 1911
Barnet’s parks have turned brown after England recorded its driest July since records began in 1911. The Met Office confirmed only 5.6mm of rainfall, less than half the previous low, leaving grass scorched across the borough and water restrictions possible.
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