Imagine if we had a COBRA meeting BEFORE this happened so people could prepare, instead of reacting AFTER the fact like now....

theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/a…

#NewForestFire #UKpol #UKpolitics #ClimateCrisis

‘Real struggle’ to tame New Forest blaze as UK set for hottest summer on record

Key tourist route closed and residents rallying round as battle against wildfire expected to go on for several days

^{Sandra Laville (The Guardian)}