Written question WQ100225
- Asked by
- Jason O'ConnellReform
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 5 days
Question
What is the Welsh Government doing to provide increased support to fire services during the current wildfires?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning (Siân Gwenllian)
The Welsh Government provided additional support to South Wales Fire and Rescue Service during the current wildfires by funding Army personnel to assist ground-based operations, including the cutting of firebreaks to help contain the fire and prevent its further spread. This support was highly effective and was delivered alongside assistance from other UK fire and rescue services through established mutual aid arrangements.