Somerset Fire Crews Sent to Tackle Severe Isle of Wight Wildfires

Firefighters tackle bonfire as Islanders urged to avoid outdoor fires

Firefighters were called to tackle a bonfire at a property on the Isle of Wight yesterday evening (Thursday, July 30).

'Really upsetting' that camp fire likely led to Isle of Wight rare habitat blaze

The area's National Trust countryside manager says nesting birds, reptiles, small mammals and amphibians will have died.

Somerset fire crews sent to tackle severe Isle of Wight wildfires

Firefighters from Nailsea and Chew Magna have been deployed to the Isle of Wight to support crews tackling ongoing wildfires

Chew Magna crews support wildfire response on Isle of Wight

The crew supported efforts for four days returning on Monday, July 27.