Hundreds fewer firefighters working in Lancashire despite fears of continuing heatwaves
"Fire and rescue services should plan and prepare for foreseeable risk, yet it is clear they are not doing that."
And long-range weather forecasters WX Charts are predicting another heatwave in August, with temperatures across much of England estimated to reach 30C. Greenpeace said there has been an alarmingly consistent increase in wildfires in the UK over recent years, and without government action this will only worsen.
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