Half as many fires but four times the damage - the UK's unprecedented wildfire crisis explained

Sky News data and forensics team reveals over 18,800 hectares of land have burned across England and Wales, setting a record for this point in the year.

Experts warn that, despite fewer fires being recorded, more catastrophic damage to homes and infrastructure is being caused due to bone-dry conditions, threatening lives if urgent action isn't taken.

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