An aerial view of the blaze at the Holme Fen Nature Reserve in Peterborough, England. Eighty firefighters were trying to bring the fire, which started on Saturday, under control. Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the government’s emergency Cobra committee as the UK braces itself for another day of soaring temperatures which have led to widespread wildfires and plunged much of the country into drought. The prime minister will meet with ministers, officials and agencies on Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures of 33 degrees celsius forecast in parts of England in the fifth heatwave of the summer. It comes as a firefighter union chief warned the country faces a “national emergency” amid ongoing wildfires. A No.10 spokesperson said: “The prime minister will chair a meeting of COBR - the government emergency committee - this afternoon on the UK’s ongoing response to extreme heat, wildfires and drought. “We know how challenging this summer is proving, particularly for firefighters tackling wildfires, farmers working in drought conditions, and NHS staff in busy A&E units. “We will continue to take the action needed to keep communities safe, protect water supplies and safeguard the environment.” Listen to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. Every week, Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson unpack the week’s biggest stories to keep you informed. Join us for straightforward analysis of what’s going on at Westminster. Related... Doctors Explain Three Ways To Overcome Heatwave Anxiety Experts Explain How Heatwaves Impact Your Health Oh Good – Now We Have To Worry About 'Heatwave Teeth'