This summer's wildfires in South Wales have been described by firefighters as the most severe they have encountered, with many crews suffering injuries and exhaustion. The Fire Brigades Union has highlighted chronic underfunding as a critical issue, leading to inadequate equipment and staffing shortages during peak wildfire incidents.
The Welsh government acknowledges the concerns but emphasizes that core funding is not provided. As the situation escalates, a summit on climate change and resilience is set to address these challenges and develop future strategies for wildfire management and prevention.