Fires: West Dorset
Commons · Question 25094 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 24 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential risk of wildfires in West Dorset during the summer of 2026.
Answer
Answered by Florence Eshalomi, 24 Sep 2026
Fire and Rescue Authorities are responsible for assessing and planning for wildfire risk locally through their Community Risk Management Plans and work with other responders to ensure appropriate preparedness. However, to strengthen resilience more broadl...