MPs warn UK needs new firefighting planes and barbecue bans

Lawmakers urge urgent new measures including aerial support and barbecue bans to combat rising UK wildfire risks.

Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have warned that the country faces a mounting wildfire threat driven by dry weather. Officials are urging the government to establish clear statutory duties for water companies during major blazes. Additional measures such as aerial firefighting planes and bans on disposal barbecues have also been recommended to improve emergency response.

• The warningLawmakers highlighted severe difficulties in securing adequate water pressure during a significant summer fire in Stourbridge.
• The recommendationMPs called for dedicated firefighting aircraft and prohibitions on disposable barbecues to mitigate escalating risks.