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We dread waking up to a sunny day, say firefighters

We dread waking up to a sunny day, say firefighters
BBC England Friday 14 August 2026, 05:10 UTC 1 min read
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Matthew Oxborrow says depending on the weather he can anticipate the incidents he will be called to.

Matthew Oxborrow says depending on the weather he can anticipate the incidents he will be called to.
Matthew Oxborrow (PERSON)
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