HANHAM and Longwell Green are braced for more extreme weather this summer following two record-breaking heatwaves in May and June.
The rare red alert last month forced the closure of many schools for two days and led to cancellations of recycling collections.
A lightning strike during a violent storm caused a fire that destroyed a house in Emersons Green, providing a warning of the very real dangers of rising temperatures.
South West Ambulance Service experienced the busiest day in its history with a 34 per cent increase in the number of calls, many of them for falls, breathing difficulties and fainting.
Health officials issued advice about how to stay safe in the heat as forecasters warned that there was a likelihood of further very high temperatures in the coming months.
As the holidays approach, schools have been warning pupils about the dangers of swimming in open water. Bristol Water urged people to keep out of reservoirs, which are operational sites and can contain deep, cold water, hidden machinery and strong currents beneath the surface.