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A homeowner in Herefordshire narrowly escaped disaster as a wildfire raced toward his house, with flames leaping from tree to tree and firefighters comparing the scene to a volcanic eruption. Tony Collier, who faced a 50-50 chance of losing his home, credited the tireless efforts of crews from Peterchurch, Llandrindod Wells, and Kington—some working 16 straight hours—who saved his property despite being already overworked. Witnessing their resilience, humor, and dedication, Collier called their work “incredible,” saying he felt helpless with just a bucket of water. Firefighters continued monitoring hotspots even after the blaze was contained, as these extreme wildfires—visible from space and worsening droughts in Wales—highlight the growing threat and the heroic response of emergency crews.

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