West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service sees surge in 999 calls due to hot weather

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) has reported seeing a surge in calls due to the hot weather.
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The force has urged people to only call 999 in emergencies.

A spokesman for the WYFRS said: "Our 999 Service is currently experiencing a significant increase of calls due to the warm weather.

"Please remember to only dial 999 in an emergency.

"This should help allow genuinely urgent calls to be promptly answered."

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Both the fire service and West Yorkshire Police have been vocal on social media about the dangers of the hot weather and open water.

They said: "It might be warm, but cooling off in open water can have deadly consequences. Please don't enter open water. (If you are out and about & see somebody struggling in water, call 999 and ask for the Fire Service. We have the training and equipment to help.)"

Temperatures in Leeds will hit a scorching 27C this weekend, according to the Met Office weather forecast.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has seen a rise in calls. Photo: Stock photo of firefighters.West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has seen a rise in calls. Photo: Stock photo of firefighters.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has seen a rise in calls. Photo: Stock photo of firefighters.

Saturday is a very hot day, with less cloud and the mercury hitting 27C by mid-afternoon.

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The Met Office weather outlook for Saturday to Monday said: "Fine and dry with plenty of sunshine on Saturday and Sunday.

"Feeling very warm, with light winds. A bright start on Monday, but perhaps turning cloudier from the north later."