💨 Abstract

The head of London Fire Brigade’s wildfire response unit expects more outdoor blazes due to hotter, drier conditions exacerbated by climate change. The brigade is equipped with new tools like off-road 4x4s, backpack blowers, and misting lances, after several significant grass fires this summer. Commanding Spratt emphasized human behavior—such as discarded cigarettes and trash—as common causes of these fires and stresses the importance of public vigilance.

Courtesy: John Dunne