Firefighters voice growing concerns over water supplies to tackle UK wildfires

October 21, 2026 · 4:00 am 1 sources

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• Firefighters voice growing concerns over water supplies to tackle UK wildfires
  The Guardian · October 21, 2026 04:00
  During a summer fire that destroyed homes in Stourbridge, low pressure meant filling a water carrier took 40 minutes 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…