BriefTea
Every story in sixty words
Get the free app no ads · no paywallExplained in plain English
What is a 'tinderbox'?
Calling Britain a 'tinderbox' is a vivid metaphor used by Andy Burnham to describe the extremely dry and flammable conditions across the country. Just like a tinderbox contains material ready to ignite, the UK's landscape, especially during heatwaves, becomes highly susceptible to rapid and widespread fires, as seen with the destruction of homes in Stourbridge.
Stories that explain this
Andy Burnham calls Britain a "tinderbox" as wildfires destroy 19 homesRelated explainers
Why ban disposable barbecues? What is military aid? Why are tiny margins important? How does tin foil work? What is a 'tipping point'? How are time zones managed?The full catalogue
Browse every card filed under T →We would like to count visits and see which links bring readers here. That means storing a random ID in your browser. No cookies, no ads, no profile. How it works.