University of Birmingham: UK Heatwaves Overwhelm Natural Ecological Safeguards to Increase Wildfire Risk
October 14, 2025
October 14, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
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UK heatwaves overwhelm natural ecological safeguards to increase wildfire risk
Extreme conditions including 40C heat seen in 2022 led to all fuel sources in heathlands to dry leading to significant increase in threat of wildfire incidents
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Heatwaves in the UK have led to unseasonable drying of vegetation bypassing natural ecologi . . .
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UK heatwaves overwhelm natural ecological safeguards to increase wildfire risk
Extreme conditions including 40C heat seen in 2022 led to all fuel sources in heathlands to dry leading to significant increase in threat of wildfire incidents
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Heatwaves in the UK have led to unseasonable drying of vegetation bypassing natural ecologi . . .