is hit by extreme wildfires which could take seven days to bring under control, warns the Government’s new risk report.
as fires continued to burn in Los Angeles, more than a week after they started.
, has been updated in the Government’s 2025 National Risk Register.
” which could take four to seven days to bring under control by the authorities including hundreds of firefighters.
“Evacuations would be necessary, with a high risk of casualties and/or adverse health impacts,” it stressed.
“The wildfire would cause significant disruption or damage to critical infrastructure, transport networks, utilities and the environment.
“Multiple wildfires could take place at the same time as a result of a prolonged period of heat and dry spells.”
Fire brigades in the parts of the country hit by the wildfires would not be able to cope alone and would have to call in firefighters from other parts of Britain.
and rescue of residents.
“This would include utilisation of national capabilities, for example high-volume pumps for water, and urban search and rescue assets to help move equipment.”
The Home Office is working with other Whitehall departments and the National Fire Chiefs Council to “understand the changing risk and to improve prevention of and response to wildfires” which normally happen between February and October.
is likely to lead to changes in the weather patterns that affect the UK, with longer drier summers anticipated,” the risk register emphasised.
“This could lead to drier vegetation and more frequent, larger wildfires.”
riots, and extreme weather, Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said: “The risks we face are ever changing, and our assessments must keep pace.
“We have seen the devastating floods in Valencia, and huge wildfires in the US, underlining the risks different countries face.”
for nine days got some relief on Thursday after strong winds which had fanned the flames died down.
But at least 27 people have been killed and more than 12,000 buildings destroyed in the devastating fires which hit the city.
Hundreds of firefighters have still be unable to put out the two largest fires, Palisades and Eaton, more than a week after they started before spreading across some 40,000 acres.
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