UK fire chiefs sound alarm over climate crisis readiness
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The UK is dangerously underprepared for the escalating impacts of climate change, according to a stark warning issued by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). In a newly released report, fire service leaders called on the government to take urgent action to bolster national resilience against extreme weather events.
The NFCC emphasized that fire and rescue services are already stretched thin responding to wildfires, floods, and storms—events that are becoming more frequent and severe. Limited resources, outdated infrastructure, and a lack of long-term climate forecasting tools are hampering their ability to respond effectively.
NFCC Chair Mark Hardingham stated that fire crews are “repeatedly going above and beyond” to protect communities, but without sustained investment and strategic planning, their capacity to manage future crises is at risk.
The report highlights that eight of the UK’s top national risks are climate-related. It also references Met Office projections showing that by 2070, summers could be up to 6°C hotter and 60% drier, while winters may become 4.5°C warmer and 30% wetter.
The NFCC is urging the UK and devolved governments to prioritize climate adaptation, invest in frontline services, and ensure communities are equipped to withstand the growing threat of climate-driven disasters.
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Sunset view over to London in heat-wave from Raleigh Court, Norwood 1983
Careful examination may reveal on the horizon many of the prominent buildings of the City of London and eastwards to the Isle of Dogs, but it's a fine panorama nevertheless. Perhaps also, the hills north of London can be seen. Down below is the A2199 Dulwich Wood Park.
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