A wildfire continues to burn in Dunwich Heath, near Leiston, in Suffolk, for a third day, according to reports. Firefighters have been tackling the blaze since Wednesday evening, and emergency crews are working to protect nearby homes. The response includes dousing affected properties with water and using aircraft to drop large volumes of seawater over the fire area, the reports say. Hundreds of holidaymakers and dozens of residents are evacuated as the incident develops, with evacuation measures affecting people staying in the area. Experts quoted in the reporting warn that recovery could take a long time, with one estimate suggesting the area could take years to recover fully. Authorities and fire services are continuing operations as conditions change, while managing access and safety for residents and visitors. The reports do not specify the cause of the fire or the full extent of the burned area in the information provided here.
Suffolk wildfire continues for third day near Dunwich Heath as residents are evacuated
A wildfire continues to burn in Dunwich Heath, near Leiston, in Suffolk, for a third day, according to reports. Firefighters have been tackling the blaze since Wednesday evening, and emergency crews a...
- A wildfire is burning at Dunwich Heath near Leiston in Suffolk for a third day.
- Firefighters have been responding since Wednesday evening.
- Hundreds of holidaymakers and dozens of residents are evacuated.
- The firefighting effort includes water to douse homes and aircraft dropping seawater.
- Experts cited in reporting warn recovery could take many years.
Firefighters have been tackling the blaze in Dunwich Heath, near Leiston, since Wednesday evening, with hundreds of holidaymakers and dozens of residents evacuated.
4 hours agoFirefighters have been tackling the blaze in Dunwich Heath, near Leiston, since Wednesday evening, with hundreds of holidaymakers and dozens of residents evacuated.
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