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Fire stations in England ‘falling apart’ amid £1bn funding cut, chiefs say

Exclusive: National Fire Chiefs Council warns of pressures, with callouts up 20% in a decade as firefighter numbers fall

The Guardian - UK

UK set for ‘classic’ spring weather, including frosty nights and warm days

Conditions from Thursday through to Saturday are expected to be broadly similar, with dry weather and sunny spells forecast across the country.

Evening Standard

Fire chiefs call for urgent action on drownings

National Fire Chiefs Council urges legal duty for fire crews to respond to water emergencies after boy, 16, drowned.

Evening Standard

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UK national parks warn of ‘catastrophic’ risk from wildfires this Easter

Weeks of fires amid warm and dry spell have decimated ecosystems and threatened endangered species, say experts

The Guardian - UK

UK may be on track to see worst year for wildfires, figures show

As of Monday there have been 115 blazes and an area of more than 96 square miles (24,890 hectares) has been scorched since January 1.

The Independent UK

Heavy rain to reduce risk of wildfires following possible hottest day of year

Highs of 24C are forecast for parts of the UK on Friday and Saturday.

Evening Standard

Firefighters tackle wildfire spreading over large forest area in Scotland

Police urge people to stay away, as helicopters try to extinguish flames in Galloway and surrounding region

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Fire chiefs warn UK is not prepared for climate crisis impacts

Exclusive: National Fire Chiefs Council says firefighters’ ability to respond is at risk as it calls for preventive action

The Guardian - UK

Fire chiefs call for legal duty to respond to extreme weather in England

NFCC says statutory safety standards would raise emergency response to flooding and wildfires in line with rest of UK

The Guardian - UK

UK public warned after huge rise in fires caused by binned batteries

Fire chief says incorrect disposal of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries are ‘disaster waiting to happen’

The Guardian - UK

Search teams reach Moroccan towns devastated by earthquake

More than 2,900 people were killed in the 6.8 magnitude quake, which stretched from the High Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakesh.

The Independent UK

Female firefighters in Kent made to strip to underwear in front of male colleagues, union says

FBU says ‘unnecessary, degrading practice’ at Kent fire and rescue service must end

The Guardian - UK

E-bike and e-scooter fires have injured at least 190 people in UK, data shows

Exclusive: Fires more than quadruple since 2020 after surge in popularity of battery-assisted travel

The Guardian - UK

NFCA Executive Director Bruggeman signs five-year contract extension

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Carol Bruggeman has signed a five-year contract to continue as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Executive Director, the Board of Directors announced today. The new agreement, which started this month and runs ...

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The Guardian - UK

Firefighters three times more likely to die from certain types of cancer – study

Cancer death rates are 1.6 times higher than general population probably due to toxic chemicals

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Fire warnings as mercury rockets with fears of 950 heatwave deaths

Mark Hardingham, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), said the combination of prolonged dry weather and high temperatures had created an “unprecedented” risk that blazes could spread

The Guardian - UK

UK cities need to prepare for future wildfires, say fire chiefs

Services need to recognise risk after last week’s ‘unprecedented’ blazes, say experts

The Independent UK

At least 13 dead after going into open water during heatwave

The Royal Life Saving Society encourages people to swim at supervised sites.

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The Guardian - UK

Doctors to overhaul car wreck rescue techniques amid new evidence

Firefighters trained in movement minimisation since 1980s but method can be time consuming and cost lives

Bristol Post

Can you barbecue at Bristol parks? Ban at one beauty spot risks £500 fine

The byelaw carries a fine of up to £500 because of the risks associated with wildfires

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