The Fire Brigades Union in Dorset and Wiltshire has hit back at criticism of last week’s emergency wildfire alert.
The Fire Brigades Union in Dorset and Wiltshire has hit back at criticism of last week’s emergency wildfire alert.
Some critics argued the nationwide warning was unnecessary and risked undermining confidence in the system.
But the union says firefighters are already facing prolonged incidents and increasing pressure from wildfires.
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