UK wildfires expose ‘postcode lottery’ of firefighting resources, says union

Exclusive: Head of Fire Brigades Union calls for statutory body to set national standards amid fears for public safety

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Wildfires across the UK during hot, dry springs and summers have exposed a postcode lottery" of firefighting resources that must be addressed, the head of the Fire Brigades Union has said.

Steve Wright, the general secretary, said public safety was at risk, and called for a statutory body to ensure that each fire and rescue service had enough staff and appliances.