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MPs call for major changes to Britain's wildfire preparedness

News draft · Evidence cutoff: 23 October 2026
Article/page prepared: 23 October 2026 · Draft corrected: 23 October 2026
Actual first-publication date: not published · Public update date: not applicable

Source-event date(s): 21 October 2026 — EFRA report

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Original package dateline (not a public publication date): 21 October 2026 · Parliament
The Commons EFRA Committee's A burning issue: managing wildfire risk calls for stronger aerial firefighting, water supply, land management, public warnings and national coordination. It recommends a detailed aerial implementation plan by January 2027. Parliamentary recommendations do not themselves create funding or operational capability. Next evidence: Government response and delivery milestones. Source: EFRA Committee 21 October.

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