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The Government has announced a package worth almost £100 million to strengthen wildfire resilience ahead of the summer. Ministers said the funding would support specialist trained firefighters and improve fire and rescue assets as the country prepares for higher wildfire risks.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said the measures would help ensure specialist wildfire capability was available to communities. The announcement follows growing concern about the impact of extreme heat, dry weather and climate-related risks on emergency services.
Fire Safety Minister Samantha Dixon said the package was intended to support fire and rescue services in responding to future threats. The Government said the investment forms part of wider work to ensure emergency services are prepared for changing risks during periods of hot weather.