Swindon and Wiltshire could be facing a sixth spell of extreme heat, with another heatwave potentially on the way.
The Met Office has warned that the UK could see another heatwave as early as next month.
In its long-range forecast covering August 30 to September 13, it said there is "a chance that late-season hot spells or heatwaves develop, especially in the south."
This latest warning follows a summer marked by record-breaking heat, widespread drought, and a rise in deaths.
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The fifth heatwave of the year brought the hottest day so far, with temperatures reaching 38.1°C.
The government responded by urging the public not to use disposable barbecues, citing the heightened risk of wildfires.
The West Midlands and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service have both already declared a major incident due to wildfires.
Some 14 wildfires are burning in South Wales, with officials warning that the threat of flames will continue well into next week.
Experts told Metro that the UK is experiencing a “firewave,” with a heat dome partly to blame for the intense conditions.
High pressure, descending air that shooes away clouds, is expected in the north and west, with rain-causing low pressure in the south.
Low pressure systems swept in from the Atlantic will bring wind and rain, though forecasters say temperatures will still be above-average.
Forecasters predict a temporary reprieve from the heat this week.
The first few days of that period are likely to be "rather changeable, with many parts of the UK seeing showers or perhaps some longer spells of rain."
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