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Major incident declared after large wildfire breaks out as UK warned of 'new normal' after drought declared
Fire crews deployed 18 engines and more than 100 firefighters as the blaze spread across about 100 hectares and forced evacuations.
- On Wednesday, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service responded to a major wildfire at Dunwich Heath near Leiston, with authorities declaring a Major Incident due to the fire's size and complexity as it moved toward St James' Church.
- Approximately 90 firefighters are tackling the wind-driven forestry fire using 14 engines and specialist equipment including drones, following an amber heat-health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency for the region.
- As a precaution, Suffolk County Council prepared to evacuate 200 caravans at Cliff House Holiday Park, while crews focused on protecting nearby properties including Mount Pleasant Farm and Coastguard Cottages.
- Police advised the public to avoid the area and keep windows closed as smoke reached Lowestoft, around 20 miles south; officials confirmed no cause for alarm regarding the nearby Sizewell B nuclear power station.
- Firefighters remain on scene with relief crews maintaining operations to bring the fire under control, though station manager Dan Davis cautioned that the danger of flare-ups remains substantial despite progress being made.
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thisisoxfordshire.co.ukOxfordshire firefighters travel to Suffolk to help with wildfire
Oxfordshire fire fighters are helping with the wildfires spreading in Suffolk.
·Oxford, United Kingdom
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Smoke seen billowing as blaze breaks out at beauty spot
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in Colchester at Middlewick Ranges.
·Essex, United Kingdom
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Wildfire in eastern England rages, but poses no threat to nearby nuclear plant
A wildfire in eastern England has forced evacuations of nearby communities and prompted road closures, but was not expected to spread towards nuclear facilities a few miles away, officials and operators said on Thursday.
·London, United Kingdom
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