LISTEN: London wildfire is causing havoc - Simon Carter
Updated | By Darren, Keri and Sky
The heatwave in England is extreme!
On Tuesday, London's fire brigades had a tough time keeping track of severe fires.
Read more: Europe burns as heatwave breaks temperature records
Darren, Keri, and Sky had to investigate this further, so they decided to track down Simon Carter, who is a former Breakfast producer.
England has been struggling with its highest temperatures ever recorded - and this has brought wildfires with it.
Multiple homes have been destroyed by flames after a huge blaze spread to an east London village.
Read more: UN warns heatwaves will happen more often until 2060s
The aerial footage shows grass and houses up in flames in Wennington near Rainham in London, with roaring orange flames tearing through buildings.
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