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But ongoing cuts, funding freezes and hiring pauses have weakened the nation’s already strained firefighting force by hitting support staff who play crucial roles in preventing and battling blazes.

There have been 147 blazes across the mountains since Thursday night.

The minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has described the blazes as having a devastating impact on the environment and wildlife.

The minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, described the blazes as having a devastating impact on the environment and wildlife.

At least three other firefighters have been killed in the blazes.