A lone walker in Sheffield as temperatures in parts of Yorkshire hit all-time record highs, with some areas experiencing temperatures of more than 40C (104F).A lone walker in Sheffield as temperatures in parts of Yorkshire hit all-time record highs, with some areas experiencing temperatures of more than 40C (104F).
A lone walker in Sheffield as temperatures in parts of Yorkshire hit all-time record highs, with some areas experiencing temperatures of more than 40C (104F).

IN PICTURES: Yorkshire's August heatwave - wild fires and hosepipe bans

Temperatures in parts of Yorkshire have hit all-time record highs, with some areas experiencing temperatures of more than 40C (104F).

The heat has caused fires, travel disruption and power cuts.

Yorkshire Water has announced a hosepipe ban as a result of the continued dry weather.

In a statement issued by the company, it revealed that parts of Yorkshire had seen the lowest rainfall since records ban more than 130 years ago.