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Britain to Use Military Aircraft for Wildfire Fighting; Met Office to Improve Forecasting

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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Britain announced it will use military helicopters and A400M transport aircraft to fight wildfires for the first time. The government plans to provide up to £45 million for specialist response teams and equipment. Additionally, the government will work with the Met Office to improve wildfire forecasting and risk assessment, while investing £25 million in peatland restoration to reduce risk.

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The initiative represents a significant government investment in climate change mitigation and emergency response infrastructure. The collaboration between the government and the Met Office aims to enhance the ability to predict and track wildfire threats, which are increasing due to hotter summers.

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Who's involved

  • Met OfficeUnited Kingdom's national weather service collaborating on wildfire forecasting
  • Environment AgencyNon-departmental public body whose environmental risk management mandate is enhanced by the policy shift

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  • Environment AgencySpeculative

    The Environment Agency might see its environmental risk management mandate enhanced by government funding and policy shifts.

  • Met OfficeSpeculative

    The Met Office might see its core business affected by government collaboration and investment to improve wildfire forecasting.

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