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We should all be worried about the UK's wildfires. This Is Why.
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August 14, 2026
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16:03Now PlayingIf you thought #wildfires were confined to the countryside, it's time to think again.
Several homes have been destroyed across the #WestMidlands and #Staffordshire as the country swelters in yet another #heatwave.
Scorching temperatures and a lack of rain mean most parts of the UK are at threat of #fires.
So what can you do to stay safe? And are the emergency services suitably prepared to deal with sustained infernos?
Niall Paterson is joined by retired London #Fire Brigade commander Steve Dudeney, who now works as a fire and resilience consultant.
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