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Wildfires Surge to Record Levels | Leeds News
England and Wales are facing a wildfire crisis, with 1,117 fires already recorded this year—matching last year’s entire total—and surpassing last year’s August tally in just 12 weeks. Dry conditions, fueled by climate change and human error, have turned landscapes into tinderboxes, straining emergency services and prompting the Prime Minister to call an emergency meeting. Fire chiefs warn of escalating risks, even suggesting bans on disposable barbecues, and urge public cooperation to protect communities and the environment before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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