Extreme Heat UK: Ambulance service expects 50% rise in emergency calls

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Extreme Heat UK: Ambulance service expects 50% rise in emergency calls

London Ambulance Service expects a 50% surge in emergency calls during the extreme heat, with more people fainting, collapsing, and suffering breathing difficulties.

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Officials warn the heat can be deadly even for healthy individuals and urge the public to stay hydrated, avoid the sun, and check on vulnerable people.

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Date: June 24, 2026