Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires

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The UK government has reportedly scrapped a plan to prepare England’s countryside for wildfire risks, according to information obtained through a freedom of information request. The decision comes amid record-breaking wildfires after hot, dry weather, while a survey indicates many fire services lack adequate protective equipment.

FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as survey highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear The government quietly scrapped plans to prepare the countryside in England for wildfires, it has been revealed. This was despite new data showing fire crews do not have the proper protective gear to tackle them. This summer has been a potent reminder of the scale of the threat posed by the climate crisis, with the UK experiencing record-breaking wildfires after punishingly hot and dry weather turned large parts of the countryside into a tinderbox. Continue reading...