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Major incident declared after large wildfire breaks out as UK warned of 'new normal' after drought declared
Crews are protecting nearby properties and preparing to evacuate about 200 caravans as drones assess the blaze through the night, officials said.
- 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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Suffolk Wildfire Map: Where the Dunwich Heath Blaze Is Burning and Latest Evacuation Updates
All evacuated residents have been confirmed safe after a major heathland fire tore through Dunwich Heath overnight, with 90 firefighters battling flames that spread toward a 200-caravan holiday park and came within 2.5 miles of the Sizewell B nuclear power station.
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The Independent (US)Major incident declared as firefighters battle large heathland blaze
Residents have been told to shut their doors and windows as firefighters tackle the wildfire
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