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Seventeen Crews Battle Suffolk Heath Fire
30 Jul
Summary
- Seventeen fire crews are actively battling a large wildfire on the Suffolk coast.
- The fire is spreading rapidly towards St James's Church near a nature reserve.
- Public urged to avoid the area and keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.
A significant wildfire has erupted on Dunwich Heath, a nature reserve on the Suffolk coast, prompting an urgent response from seventeen fire crews. The fire, which began on Wednesday evening, is spreading rapidly southwest.
Crews are working to contain the blaze as it moves towards St James's Church. The affected area includes a National Trust nature reserve and is in proximity to the RSPB Minsmere reserve.
Authorities have requested the public to avoid specific areas including Westleton Heath and the main bridleway. Emergency services are utilizing off-road vehicles, drones, and quad bikes.
Residents in the vicinity are advised to close windows and doors if smoke is present. Roads must be kept clear for emergency vehicles responding to the incident.
