Wildfires: What can the UK and other nations learn from Australia's world‑leading fire response systems?

Wildfires are becoming a feature of the UK's hotter, drier climate.

In July 2026, major fires swept through parts of the UK in a matter of days—notably setting Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano in the center of Edinburgh, alight.

The Scottish Greens labeled wildfires a "national emergency" after that fire. ...