As high temperatures continue across the county, marking the fourth heatwave of the summer, an amber heat-health alert is in place from 9am tomorrow until 9am on Thursday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has raised concerns about health risks, especially to vulnerable individuals. Rainfall has been scarce, with southern England recording just one per cent of its July average. Essex, along with parts of the East of England, is facing increased wildfire risk. During the last heatwave in July, firefighters in England and Wales battled 19 major blazes.