Video captures extent of wildfire damage to heathland
Summary
A wildfire burned 150 hectares of heathland on the Suffolk coast, damaging areas including Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere. Firefighters have stabilized the fire but continue to manage flare-ups due to challenging wind and temperature conditions.Key Facts
- The fire started around 5:00 pm BST on Wednesday.
- It affected an area equal to about 210 football fields.
- The fire damaged Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere nature sites.
- Fire crews have worked to stabilize the fire but it remains active in spots.
- Winds and heat are making firefighting difficult.
- The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is leading the response.
- The damaged heathland is part of a protected natural landscape.
- Video footage shows the large scale of the fire damage.
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