Disaster● ElevatedAug 12 · Aug 12, 2026, 7:15 PM
Wildfire total for 2026 in England and Wales reaches same as whole of last year
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from eastlothiancourier.com · United Kingdom
The total number of wildfires recorded in England and Wales for 2026 has already equaled the total for the entire previous year. This indicates a significant and concerning increase in wildfire activity.
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