UK wildfire warning: climate adviser calls for better preparation
Baroness Brown says the UK needs to do more to prepare for wildfires, as figures reported by the BBC show a record 1,350 in England and Wales in 2026.
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Baroness Brown says the UK needs to do more to prepare for wildfires, as figures reported by the BBC show a record 1,350 in England and Wales in 2026.
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