The Prince of Wales said his thoughts ‘are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires across France, Spain and the UK’The Prince of Wales said “devastating” wildfires across Europe are a “stark reminder of the challenges posed by an increasingly extreme climate”. In a personally signed message on social media, William wrote: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires across France, Spain and the UK. “These events are a stark reminder of the challenges posed by an increasingly extreme climate and the importance of protecting both people and nature.” London Fire Brigade said it faced a busy weekend, with more than 1,300 incidents including grass fires, property fires and rescuing a person from the Thames. July has been 3C above average across the UK, according to provisional Met Office data, potentially putting it among the hottest three or four months of July on record.