Avanti West Coast passengers have been urged not to go to Euston station as all services have been suspended for Tuesday.

A spokesman said: ‘Due to the extreme heat causing multiple incidents across the network all Avanti West Coast services have now been withdrawn for the rest of today, Tuesday July 19.’

Customers with tickets for Tuesday can use them on Wednesday or Thursday, or claim a refund.

Dramatic new video emerges of fire at Dartford beside the A2 in Kent

As many as 175 firefighters and 30 fire engines are battling to put it out.

Smoke is blowing from the fire in Pea Lane over the M25, potentially causing some problems for drivers.

Pictures from a fire in Upminster, east London

Pictured from a fire in Upminster, east London

Terrible pictures coming out of Wennington, Essex, right now. A grass fire has swept across an area and appears to have destroyed a residential building.

The images were captured by Sky News who have a helicopter at the scene.

Firefighters are there attempting to battle the blaze. This is different to the Dartford fire – beside the A2.

House destroyed in wild fire in Wennington, Essex

Video from Sky News shows the house on fire

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