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Policing · LondonLondon Fire Brigade answered 754 calls during West Midlands wildfires
London Fire Brigade handled 754 calls for West Midlands and Staffordshire fire services on 13 August, as wildfires led to the loss of 19 homes in Stourbridge. The Fire Brigades Union cited firefighter shortages and a lack of pre-planning.
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Community Safety · LondonLondon Fire Brigade calls for 5,000 more firefighters as wildfires surge
London Fire Brigade has urged the recruitment of 5,000 additional firefighters after a record 1,251 emergency calls in 24 hours on 6 July. Wildfires, including a 10-hectare blaze in Rainham, forced evacuations and stretched crews amid extreme heat and drought conditions.
London4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 72 · Hype 35