Military deployed as 37 wildfires burn across the country

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrime Minister Andy Burnham has deployed 100 military personnel to assist firefighters in South Wales as 37 wildfires smoulder across the country, describing Britain as a “tinderbox”. Millions of residents across England and Wales received an emergency mobile phone alert on Friday evening advising them to avoid lighting barbecues, campfires or fireworks. A major blaze in Stourbridge in the West Midlands completely destroyed 19 homes and damaged 18 others, leaving a significant number of residents displaced. London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan and environmental campaigners have urged Andy Burnham not to slow down net-zero targets or approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling despite pressure from Donald Trump. Communities Secretary Angela Rayner announced an upcoming summit with fire chiefs and union leaders to evaluate the nation's future response to wildfires. In fullHeatwave latest: Burnham sends army to battle South Wales wildfires after emergency alert sent to millionsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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