UK PM announces military aircraft to help fight future wildfires
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that military planes and helicopters will be equipped to fight wildfires. This news came ahead of England's first resilience summit regarding the threat of these fires. English firefighting services will receive lightweight personal protective equipment. The government is also providing additional specialist wildfire teams.
UK military helicopters and planes will be equipped to fight wildfires, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced late Thursday ahead of hosting England’s first “resilience” summit focused on the growing threat they pose. English firefighting services will also get additional specialist wildfire teams and lightweight personal protective equipment, as the government said it was earmarking up to Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-pm-announces-military-aircraft-to-help-fight-future-wildfires/