Burnham to reveal plans for AI unit to tackle wildfires after scorching summer

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center · Published: Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:30:50 GMT

PM will also announce funding for specialised protective gear and the deployment of military aircraftThe 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 phones in England and Wales. Figures released on 8 October showed a clear upward trend in the number of fires recorded each year. Continue reading...

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