The UK's prolonged period of extreme heat has claimed at least 2,700 deaths, scientists estimate, as the tinder-dry conditions have triggered several wildfires in parts of the country.
A lot of our countryside is peat based soil which they won't be able to fully extinguish as it can keep burning underground very slowly for years. We can only be confident the fires are fully out once the rains arrive. Personally, I'm loving this heat but I'm now praying for rain to keep everyone safe.
I've become accustomed to hearing of wildfires burning across California of late, seeing it ripping across England is a scary advancement, if our weather is due to be more extreme like this going forward, things are really going to have to change >
If people cause fires like those in Tintwistle and Dovestones they should get very long sentences.. The air from these fires is appalling it must be abhorrent for those with diagnosed breathing problems
3 weeks ago ? It’s disgraceful how they hollowed out these critical services and of course private equity has taken over all the infrastructure now that’s involved in manufacturing engines and equipment so the cost of replacement is enormous.. never mind that every local authority in the United Kingdom is under severe stress because of bad Financial management so there’s no money to go around.
Terrible fire services were cut we need more fire fighters 😩
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Em Portugal, mais de 100 incendiários foram detidos ou em flagrante ou com intenção.
Protect yourself ❤🇵🇹