<p>During a summer fire that destroyed homes in Stourbridge, low pressure meant filling a water carrier took 40 minutes</p><p>Concerns have been raised about how drought affects the UK’s ability to cope with wildfires after MPs were told firefighters struggled for water supplies during this year’s record summer.</p><p>The government has been urged to set out water companies’ statutory responsibilities during major fire incidents to improve the country’s preparedness for the years ahead.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/21/firefighters-growing-concerns-water-supplies-tackle-wildfires">Continue reading...</a>
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Firefighters voice growing concerns over water supplies to tackle UK wildfires
<p>During a summer fire that destroyed homes in Stourbridge, low pressure meant filling a water carrier took 40 minutes</p><p>Concerns have been raised about how drought affects the UK’s ability to cope with wildfires after MPs were told firefighters struggled for water supplies during this year’s record summer.</p><p>The government has been urged to set out water companies’ statutory responsibilities during major fire incidents to improve the country’s preparedness for the years ahead.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/21/firefighters-growing-concerns-water-supplies-tackle-wildfires">Continue reading...</a>