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The BBQ health hazards you need to watch out for – from cross-contamination to flying sparks

With barbecues heating up for summer, experts give their tips on the dangers to look out for

The Independent UK

‘Mediterranean-style fire weather’ threatens England’s forests amid extreme heat warning

Mr Gazzard said ‘the big resource draw’ on the Forestry Commission was around making sure ‘small fires did not become big fires’

The Independent UK

UK heatwave: Expert warns of ‘extreme wildfire scenario’ with temperatures set to reach 39C

Rob Gazzard, who advises the Forestry Commission on wildfires, said ‘extreme scenarios are going to be very challenging’ to deal with for the organisation

The Independent UK

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Fire chiefs issue warning to parents during ‘dangerous’ heatwave: 'The risks are real'

A rare red heat health alert and weather warning has been issued by officials

Evening Standard

Worst wildfire year on record as crews respond to nearly 1,000 after hottest summer

Meanwhile the number of firefighters is down 25% since 2008, the equivalent of around 11,000 wholetime crew members, the NFCC said

Evening Standard

Worst wildfire year on record after crews respond to nearly 1,000 so far

Meanwhile the number of firefighters is down 25% since 2008, the equivalent of around 11,000 wholetime crew members, the NFCC said.

The Independent UK

Fire chiefs warn of barbecue wildfire risk amid amber heat alerts in England

Concerns raised about lighting outdoor fires after more than 500 blazes in the UK this year

The Guardian - UK

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Fire stations in England ‘falling apart’ amid £1bn funding cut, chiefs say

Exclusive: National Fire Chiefs Council warns of pressures, with callouts up 20% in a decade as firefighter numbers fall

The Guardian - UK

Londoners issued urgent warning to avoid barbecuing in parks this weekend as hot weather hits capital

The warning has been issued by the London Fire Brigade as temperatures look set to hit 25C this weekend

Evening Standard

Firefighter tells of ‘humbling experience’ delivering equipment for Ukraine

Darren Cleaves, station manager for South Wales Fire Service, spoke of his pride at taking part in the mission to deliver aid to Poland.

The Independent UK

Firefighters' pay 'at the very limits of what's affordable' as strikes loom on Merseyside

Firefighters could walk out in February

Liverpool Echo

Firefighters were targeted with missiles and cricket bats

Deliberate attacks involving fireworks also rose in November

Liverpool Echo

Fire crews called to more than 100 grass blazes during heatwave

Almost 1,000 emergency calls were placed in five days

Liverpool Echo

Fire crews battled 'arduous' conditions to tackle heatwave blazes

Firefighters battled 36C heat last week

Liverpool Echo

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Liverpool Echo

New fire station will make Merseyside 'safer, more effective and more resilient'

Multi-million-pound facility signed off by fire authority

Liverpool Echo

Fire Service to maintain electricity partnership despite Liverpool Council 'disaster'

An expected cost of £1m will be added to fire authority bills

Liverpool Echo

Hero of Henderson's fire George Taylor laid to rest and honoured 62 years on

George was not given a medal for his heroic actions at the time, but was honoured at his funeral

Liverpool Echo

'Flagship' fire station to decrease response times in north Liverpool

The plans were heard by Liverpool Council

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