UK firefighters warn of water shortages hampering wildfire response

UK firefighters report that low water pressure during the record summer wildfires, including a Stourbridge incident where filling a water carrier took 40 minutes, hindered firefighting efforts. MPs were told of these struggles, prompting calls for the government to clarify water companies' statutory duties during major fires. This highlights a gap in emergency preparedness as drought conditions are expected to persist.

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