‘Extensive’ devastation caused by major fire in England as 150 million in Europe to experience temperatures above 35C – Europe live

Fires also blaze in Croatia, Germany and France as extreme heat continues to grip Europe today

• Four taken to hospital and homes damaged in West Midlands fires

Speaking in Omiš, Croatian PM Plenković said it was “one of the worst fires in recent years,” as he stressed the “what is most important is that there are no confirmed fatalities so far.”

He thanked the local firefighters for their attempts to tackle the blaze, and pledged financial support to the communities affected by the fire.