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Firefighters warn UK water supplies are inadequate for wildfires

MPs are urged to clarify water companies' statutory responsibilities as drought conditions hinder firefighting efforts during the record summer.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 21 Oct 2026 · updated 1h ago

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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 21 Oct 2026. The Guardian published first, on 21 October at 04:00 UTC; BBC Science followed 38h 49m later. The most recent article, from BBC Science, appeared on 22 October at 18:48 UTC.

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  1. Firefighters voice growing concerns over water supplies to tackle UK wildfires The Guardian ·
  2. Firefighters and public 'knowingly put at risk' during summer wildfires BBC Science

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