Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change

There is a terrifying prospect of more UK wildfires in future due to climate change and preparation will be crucial, the Prince of Wales has said. Visiting Treherbert in Rhondda Cynon Taf, which was threatened by a huge mountain fire in August, Prince William praised a gargantuan effort to save homes, land and lives. We need to start taking wildfires as seriously as the continent has done, he said, raising issues such as a lack of firefighting aircraft. He also suggested the community's response to the incident was an example for others to follow, after locals rallied around to support those fighting the flames. The hillside, just metres away from the community centre where Prince William met fire crews, military personnel and local volunteers is burnt black.