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Burnham to reveal plans for AI unit to tackle wildfires after scorching summer
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PUBLISHEDOct 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
What the source reports
PM will also announce funding for specialised protective gear and the deployment of military aircraft The UK government is to create an AI Cobra unit to spot wildfires after this year’s record-breaking summer saw devastating blazes across the country.
The country experienced its hottest-ever summer this year, with prolonged dry periods and extreme heat fuelling wildfires that triggered an emergency alert to mobile…
Main source: The Guardian Environment
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