00:00Wildfire risks are rising, and the chairwoman of the Climate Change Committee says lives
00:06could be lost without more preparation. Baroness Brown says the UK is not prepared for climate
00:12change, with drier conditions increasing danger. Figures show 1,350 wildfires in England and Wales
00:20in 2026, the highest recorded figure. The government says it is investing almost
00:27£100 million in resilience, including specialist teams. Baroness Brown says more is needed,
00:34including education, equipment, woodland planning, fire breaks and early warning systems. She
00:40says wildfire risk could double by 2050.
