A team of scientists is celebrating today after discovering data that suggests that all gingers across Britain could become extinct within just three days if the current heat wave continues.

Gingers are reeling as a record-setting heatwave blasts its way across Britain. 27% of gingers have already burned to death and the rest could soon follow.

‘The British ginger, in particular, is very sensitive to the sun as it usually only sees it once a year. This heatwave could finish them off entirely though,’ smirked Dr. Lucian Raven.

The ginger menace has long been a blight on British streets, so much of Britain is celebrating the news that the ruddy eyesores may soon come to an end.

‘It’ll be nice to walk the streets and not see one of those weird human-lobster looking hybrids. They’re difficult to look at,‘ said one woman we pumped for information.

Gingers (who typically prefer the term ‘carrot people’) are being warned to stay indoors at all times.

‘That doesn’t just go for summer. We’re sick of looking at them,’ confirmed Dr. Raven.