Members of West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) have deployed to Malawi as part of the...

Published: 2:16 am March 20, 2023
Updated: 10:17 am October 8, 2025
West Midlands Fire Service Answers Call For Help After Cyclone Hits Southern Africa

Members of West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) have deployed to Malawi as part of the United Kingdom International Search and Rescue (UK ISAR) team response to devastating storms that have swept the country.

The request for UK assistance from the Malawian government came after it declared a state of disaster in 10 southern districts, as Storm Freddy hit for a second time this month.

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