The Guardian Environment·3 min read·medium
‘National priority’ to equip UK firefighters amid growing wildfire threat
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Caroline Davies, Matthew Pearce and Pippa Neill
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The Fire Brigades Union is calling for increased funding and resources as UK firefighters face an unprecedented surge in wildfires and extreme weather events. Internal data shows a significant rise in emergency calls, highlighting the strain climate change is placing on emergency services.
A firefighter tackels a blaze on Tintwistle Moor. A firefighter tackels a blaze on Tintwistle Moor. Firefighters ‘National priority’ to equip UK firefighters amid growing wildfire threat Exclusive: FBU calls for more funding as ‘unprecedented summer’ puts rising demands on already stretched crews
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