{"id":388595,"date":"2026-10-16T19:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T18:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/how-the-midlands-wildfires-became-a-wake-up-call-for-the-uk-bbc-news\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T19:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T18:00:18","slug":"how-the-midlands-wildfires-became-a-wake-up-call-for-the-uk-bbc-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/how-the-midlands-wildfires-became-a-wake-up-call-for-the-uk-bbc-news\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Midlands wildfires became a wake-up call for the UK | BBC News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.ytimg.com\/vi\/dpJK3I7cxwU\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"How the Midlands wildfires became a wake-up call for the UK | BBC News\"><br \/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dpJK3I7cxwU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>After wildfires destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026, BBC presenter Mary Rhodes met affected residents, firefighters and experts to examine what lessons can be learnt from this especially destructive event during this UK wildfire season.<\/p>\n<p>With scientists predicting that climate change will increase the frequency and severity of wildfires in the UK, the BBC investigates whether warning systems and preparedness measures are fit for purpose.<\/p>\n<p>From national policy to household action, what changes could help reduce the risk of similar devastation elsewhere in the UK?<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to our channel here: https:\/\/bbc.in\/bbcnews<\/p>\n<p>For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com\/news<\/p>\n<p>#MidlandsWildfire #Wildfires #Fire #Midlands #BBCNews<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After wildfires destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026, BBC presenter Mary Rhodes met affected residents, firefighters and experts to examine what lessons can be learnt from this especially destructive event during this UK wildfire season. 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