HomeEnvironment Winter Heatwave Starts Wildfires and Picnics in Britain byPeter Fetherston •February 26, 2019 0 The hottest winter day on record in Britain has sparked wildfires in the countryside of Sussex and Wales, while Londoners bask in the sun and go picnicking in February. The Daily Mail reports on this freak heatwave and its connexion to climate change with amazing pictures. Tags: Environment Link (B2) Text UK Facebook Twitter