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Government quietly scrapped England wildfire preparedness plan
Original: Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires
The UK government quietly abandoned a scheme to prepare England for worsening wildfire risks, a Guardian investigation has revealed. A freedom of information request shows the wildfire risk plan was scrapped, while data indicates many fire services lack proper protective equipment to tackle blazes. Critics are likely to press ministers on why the plan was dropped as wildfire threats grow.
Why now: The Guardian revealed the plan's quiet cancellation, raising concerns about public safety as wildfire risk increases.
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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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