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More than 50 Firefighters Battle 'Challenging' Fire in New Forest
Crews are expected to stay on scene all day to damp down hotspots and prevent the blaze from spreading, officials said.
- On Sunday, August 9, a vehicle fire on the eastbound A31 near Ringwood spread into the New Forest National Park, prompting a major response from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.
- More than 120 firefighters tackled the blaze in a "challenging rural location" near Backley Bottom, protecting internationally significant heathland the New Forest National Park Authority describes as "rarer than rainforests."
- Operations scaled down on Monday to 10 fire engines and 13 off-road vehicles, while Hampshire Constabulary moved 23 vehicles abandoned by motorists, asking owners to call 101.
- National Highways reported significant damage to the A31 road surface and safety barriers requiring emergency repairs, as the fire service continues damping down hotspots to prevent reignition.
- Rare species including Dartford warblers and nightjars face potential loss, as Forestry England supports the response to protect this internationally significant heathland habitat.
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The Independent (US)‘Devastating’ fire on internationally protected heathland after vehicle blaze
The New Forest heathland is home to a number of rare species.
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