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Andy Burnham hosts a wildfire summit after the Government sets out measures to support frontline firefighters

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First reported on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 17:30 EDT by Manchester Evening News·Latest article on Friday 23 October 2026 at 09:01 EDT

Summary

The Government has set out a series of measures to support 'hero' frontline firefighters, the Manchester Evening News reported on Thursday 22 October, headlining that Andy Burnham announces a UK first after an 'unrelenting' summer of wildfires. On Friday 23 October Andy Burnham hosted a wildfire summit to build resilience 'for next time', fire chiefs, industry leaders and ministers having been considering how to tackle the growing threat, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

Latest: Andy Burnham hosted a wildfire summit to build resilience 'for next time', fire chiefs, industry leaders and ministers having been considering how to tackle the growing threat, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Friday 23 October

    Andy Burnham hosted a wildfire summit to build resilience 'for next time', fire chiefs, industry leaders and ministers having been considering how to tackle the growing threat, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

  2. Thursday 22 October

    The Government has set out a series of measures to support 'hero' frontline firefighters, the Manchester Evening News reported, headlining that Andy Burnham announces a UK first after an 'unrelenting' summer of wildfires.