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Heatwave fire spree 'busiest in boss's 26-year career'

Heatwave fire spree 'busiest in boss's 26-year career'
BBC England Saturday 15 August 2026, 06:14 UTC 1 min read
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Assistant chief fire officer Jim Willmott said he had never seen the control room so hectic.

Assistant chief fire officer Jim Willmott said he had never seen the control room so hectic.
Jim Willmott (PERSON)
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