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Firefighters voice growing concerns over water supplies to tackle UK wildfires

During a summer fire that destroyed homes in Stourbridge, low pressure meant filling a water carrier took 40 minutes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21

Wildfires are now an escalating risk: here’s how the UK needs to prepare ahead of next summer

Fire services across the UK are now working out how much they can do over the winter to prepare for one of the country’s escalating dangers: wildfires.

The Conversation · Oct 1

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 · Jul 2

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 · Sep 4, 2025

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 · Jun 19, 2025

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 · Jun 4, 2025

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 · May 9, 2025

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 · May 5, 2023

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

Firefighters could walk out in February

Liverpool Echo · Jan 31, 2023

Firefighters were targeted with missiles and cricket bats

Deliberate attacks involving fireworks also rose in November

Liverpool Echo · Jan 25, 2023