A 16-year-old girl, Elvie Drinkwater, recounted her fear as her family evacuated their home in Capelulo due to a nearby wildfire. The family was instructed to leave on Sunday, not knowing when they would return, and finally received the all-clear two days later. Upon returning, they found their surroundings severely damaged by the fire.
Despite the devastation, firefighters have managed to control the major incident, although several other wildfires continue to pose challenges across the UK amid ongoing heatwave conditions.