The Met Office’s Fire Severity Index (FSI) is used to indicate where wildfire conditions are most likely, and new mapping highlights heightened risk in parts of southern England during the current heatwave. According to the reported FSI results, areas around Chichester and Bognor Regis in West Sussex are among the locations identified as being at greater risk of wildfires. The coverage links the increased fire risk to the heatwave conditions, which can raise temperatures and dry out vegetation, making blazes more likely to start and spread. While the reports focus on the southern England hotspots, they present the FSI as a tool for assessing fire severity rather than reporting a single verified incident outcome. Overall, the information emphasizes that risk is assessed by region using meteorological and environmental factors, and the map is intended to help inform awareness and preparedness in areas where conditions are most conducive to wildfires.