27 Resilience Summit (written statement)
What happened
A written ministerial statement from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government says 2026 saw significant wildfire activity, with more than 1,300 wildfire incidents recorded in England by the end of August. It also refers to a Resilience Summit.
What it means for you: Follow official wildfire advice for your area, especially in dry or hot weather, and keep a torch and charged power bank handy.
Official source: UK Parliament (written ministerial statements): 27 Resilience Summit (written statement)
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