How the Midlands wildfires became a wake-up call for the UK | BBC News
By BBC News
After wildfires destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026, BBC presenter Mary Rhodes met affected residents, firefighters and experts to examine what lessons can be learnt from this especially destructive event during this UK wildfire season. With scientists predicting that climate change will increase the…
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Wildfire
An uncontrolled fire spreading through vegetation such as forests, grassland or bush.
Wildfires destroy homes and habitats and are becoming more frequent in many regions.
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