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UK unveils future wildfire plan: military aircraft, specialist fire teams and landscape transformation
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Wildfire Today reports: The UK has announced new strategies to enhance wildfire preparedness, following two difficult wildfire seasons. At England's inaugural wildfire summit, Prime Minister Andy Burnham introduced plans that include deploying military aircraft and specialized fire teams, as well as transforming landscapes to better manage fire risks.
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UK unveils future wildfire plan: military aircraft, specialist fire teams and landscape transformation
Wildfire Today reports: The UK has announced new strategies to enhance wildfire preparedness, following two difficult wildfire seasons. At England's inaugural wildfire summit, Prime Minister Andy Burnham introduced plans that include deploying military aircraft and specialized fire teams, as well as transforming landscapes to better manage fire risks.
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