# Extreme heat and wildfire risks in Malta and UK > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/extreme-heat-and-wildfire-risks-in-malta-and-uk > Updated: 2026-08-24T10:30:26.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Extreme heat and rising temperatures have increased environmental and occupational risks in Malta and the United Kingdom. In Malta and Gozo, dry conditions and extreme heat have heightened wildfire risks, exemplified by a large grass fire in the Ta’ Gelmus area near Victoria that required containment by the Civil Protection Department. Officials noted that the nation’s drought-prone status makes it highly vulnerable to fires caused by human negligence and dry vegetation. In the United Kingdom, unprecedented heatwaves have led labor organizations, such as the TUC and TSSA, to campaign for a legal maximum working temperature. While current regulations require ‘reasonable’ indoor temperatures, advocates argue for clearer legal protections to safeguard employees and infrastructure during the climate crisis. As the heat persists in Malta, the Malta International Airport Met Office issued an orange heat warning for the final week of August. Forecasts indicate maximum temperatures reaching 37°C, with heat indices potentially making it feel as hot as 42°C. High nighttime minimums and a very high UV index are expected to continue through the end of the month. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Malta issues orange heat warning as temperatures feel as hot as 42°C Malta has issued an orange heat warning as temperatures are forecast to reach 37°C, with heat indices potentially feeling as high as 42°C through the end of August. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malta-issues-orange-heat-warning-as-temperatures-feel-as-hot-as-42c ### 2026-08-21: Rising temperatures increase wildfire risks and workplace safety concerns Rising global temperatures are driving increased wildfire risks in Malta and prompting calls for legal maximum working temperatures to protect employees during heatwaves in the UK. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rising-temperatures-increase-wildfire-risks-and-workplace-safety-concerns --- Cite as: Extreme heat and wildfire risks in Malta and UK. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/extreme-heat-and-wildfire-risks-in-malta-and-uk