Number of firefighters in Leicestershire down by almost 30%

The number of firefighters in Leicestershire is down by 26%, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has claimed.

They also claim that the number of firefighters in Lincolnshire is down by 18%, and 24% in Nottinghamshire.

This follows the news that fires are reportedly increasing, with a 10% spike in England as a whole.

Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said:

The FBU also say the number of firefighters across the West Midlands is down by 24%.

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