London fire services ‘need to be rebuilt’ to adapt to growing wildfire threat

“London presents one of the most challenging urban environments in the world for a fire and rescue service. Just under half of the capital is considered green space, but the risk is heightened because many of these areas sit close to homes and businesses. Fires in dry grass can spread rapidly, particularly in windy conditions, and can quickly threaten nearby properties, as well as infrastructure that the whole city relies upon.”