Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires

FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as survey highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear The government quietly scrapped plans to prepare the countryside in England for wildfires, it has been revealed.

First covered Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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38d Guardian Environment Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires — FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as survey highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear The government quietly scrapped plans to…

Appeared in: 2026-10-04 (#1)

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