Wildfires pose a severe threat to London's public parks and biodiversity as the London Fire Brigade warns about the impact of rising temperatures attributed to global warming. Recent heatwaves have reached 34C, and the likelihood of increased heat events is predicted. The LFB has invested 90,000 for wildfire management, including new specialized vehicles that improve response capabilities. Despite these advancements, concerns grow over firefighter attrition due to funding cuts, leading to a workforce reduction of nearly 25% since 2010.
The London Fire Brigade has warned of the devastating impact wildfires could have on the capital's green spaces and biodiversity amid extreme heat caused by global warming.
Temperatures soared as high as 34C (94C) across two heatwaves in June, and scientists claim that stifling heat is likely to become more frequent and severe in the coming decades.
A total of 90,000 has been invested by the LFB and 40,000 by Labour mayor Sadiq Khan into wildfire management this summer, including the pilot of four specialist response vehicles.
Concerns have been raised about the number of firefighters leaving the profession following cuts to funding, with the LFB's workforce having shrunk by nearly a quarter since 2010.
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