Services need to recognise risk after last week’s ‘unprecedented’ blazes, say experts
Fire chiefs have warned cities in the UK need to prepare for wildfires after dozens of “unprecedented” blazes broke out during last week’s record breaking temperatures.
The National Fire Chiefs Council tactical adviser, David Swallow, told the BBC “services need to recognise the risk they’ve now got”. According to the NFCC, this year alone, England and Wales have had 442 wildfires – which compares with 247 last year. Asked about the experience of the capital’s fire services over the course of the week, Roe said: “I think the word I’d use is unprecedented.
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