Prince William commends firefighters, emergency responders battling wildfires across UK

Prince William, the heir to throne, has heaped praises on firefighters, emergency responders and volunteers battling wildfires across the UK.

According to the Reuters, the wildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, and fire chiefs warned on Friday that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising risks a day after fires raced from tinder-dry fields to engulf houses on the hottest day of the year.

Britain has not faced anything like the devastation wrought across Spain, France and elsewhere in Europe this year, but as the country endures the fifth heatwave of what is expected to be its hottest summer ever, it is dealing with more outbreaks of fire than ever before.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has also urged the public to take extra care during a visit to the town of Stourbridge in central England, one of several locations where on Thursday homes were destroyed and hundreds of people were evacuated.

Amid this development, Kensington Palace shared Prince William’s personal message on its social media handles.

He said, “To the firefighters, emergency responders and volunteers battling wildfires across the UK, thank you.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected, particularly those who have lost their homes, and with those working tirelessly to protect communities, homes and the countryside.”

The Prince signed off his message with his initial, 'W'.