Multiple Major Fires Prompt Warnings in UK and US

Major fires occurred this week in Derbyshire, Kent, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, prompting emergency warnings and significant firefighting efforts. In Derbyshire, a wildfire covering an area equivalent to 325 football pitches near Errwood Reservoir partially reignited, with crews continuing to battle hotspots and urging the public to avoid the area. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, a scrap fire at OmniSource generated a large smoke plume and caused road closures, though no buildings were affected and injuries remain unconfirmed. In Kent, a waste fire on wasteland near West Hougham, Dover, led authorities to advise residents to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke, with six fire engines initially deployed. Fire services at all sites have thanked partners for their support and urged ongoing caution. Investigations into the causes of these fires are ongoing.