World's Deadliest Weather: Caught on Camera

Extreme heat has ignited wildfires on England's east coast, pushing rescue teams beyond capacity and prompting large‑scale emergency responses. Meanwhile, a severe storm has flooded the Greek island of Skiathos, trapping numerous tourists, cutting off access and causing widespread disruption across the island.

The series UK Wildfires is presented as a programme, specifically an episode within the broader genre. It concentrates on recent incidents that have highlighted the country's exposure to extreme weather, linking together two contrasting crises that unfolded in different parts of Europe. On England’s east coast, unusually high temperatures ignited a series of wildfires that rapidly spread across the area. The intensity of the flames proved too much for local emergency services, leaving rescue teams struggling to contain the blaze and protect affected communities. The scale of the fire quickly outpaced the resources available, leaving rescuers stretched thin. At the same time, the Greek island of Skiathos was hit by a severe storm that caused rapid flooding. Rising waters inundated low‑lying parts of the island, cutting off routes and leaving many visitors stranded, unable to leave until conditions improved. The flooding water rose fast, cutting off main routes and making it difficult for aid to reach those stranded. The episode juxtaposes these two events, illustrating how extreme heat can fuel destructive fires while intense storms can trap tourists in flood‑ridden locales. Both incidents underscore how extreme weather can simultaneously create fire hazards and flood dangers, putting pressure on emergency responders.