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Government quietly dropped England wildfire preparation plan

Original: Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires

The UK government quietly scrapped a plan to prepare England for worsening wildfire risks, a Guardian investigation reveals. A freedom of information request shows the wildfire risk scheme was dropped, while data indicates many fire services lack proper protective equipment to tackle blazes. Critics are likely to seize on the disclosure as evidence of inadequate planning for climate-driven fire threats.

Why now: The revelation, uncovered through an FOI request and published by the Guardian, raises fresh concerns about underfunded fire services and climate preparedness.

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• Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires · The Guardian

  FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as data highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear

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