Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change
Summary
Prince William warned that climate change could bring more severe wildfires to the UK and said preparation is crucial. During a visit to Treherbert, Wales, he praised the response to an August fire and raised concerns about the lack of firefighting aircraft.Key Facts
- A major incident was declared in August as South Wales Fire and Rescue Service responded to 14 wildfires at once.
- The Treherbert fire came within metres of the village, and residents were told to evacuate.
- Firefighters received support from 22 other UK fire services, and soldiers helped create fire breaks and deliver water.
- The response used 2.1 million litres of water, including supplies delivered with help from soldiers.
- The National Fire Chiefs Council recorded 1,350 significant wildfires in England and Wales, more than 300 above the 2025 figure and over 1,000 above 2024.
- A local firefighter described the season as the hardest he had faced and said some fires reignited after being doused.
- William said the UK lacked firefighting aircraft and called for the country to take wildfires as seriously as continental Europe.
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