Natural Phenomena
Around the world, 2018 has seen a number of extreme weather events, from wildfires and floods to record-breaking temperatures.
And it's only going to get worse as the planet gets warmer.
Experts predict conditions will be 'anomalously warm'.
A moorland fire that started midday Thursday has worsened due to weather conditions. The Staffordshire service has urged residents to keep their doors and windows closed as smoke fills the area. One man has been hospitalised for smoke inhalation.
'There isn't a person that isn't hoping to see rain.'
Experts say it's too early to tell.
The fire spans 283,000 acres.
Sweltering temperatures are due to drop (for now).
He had endured winds of up to 60km/h and at times heavy snow.
