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MPs urge new measures to combat UK wildfire risk
- MPs have urged the need for new firefighting planes to combat wildfires in the UK.
- A ban on disposable barbecues has been proposed to mitigate the wildfire risk.
- Britain needs a cultural shift to align with fire-savvy nations like Australia, according to MPs.
- The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (Efra) has highlighted the growing danger of wildfires in the UK.
- The call for action comes as wildfires have become more frequent and severe in recent years.