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Farm Fire Speeds Past Home in UK Heatwave
21 Jul
Summary
- A rapid farm fire spread quickly across fields near Malton.
- Temperatures reached 32C during the UK's third official heatwave.
- The blaze came alarmingly close to a family's home and garden.
Phil and Abi Monkman, who have lived on their North Yorkshire farm for six years, experienced a terrifying wildfire on July 9. This event coincided with the UK's third official heatwave, with temperatures in Malton reaching approximately 32C.
The fire began a few fields away from their family home near Malton. Despite efforts to create a firebreak and alert the fire service, the blaze advanced with remarkable speed, reportedly at a running pace. Within minutes, smoke engulfed the property, and the fire rapidly spread.
Abi Monkman returned from work to find the fire alarmingly close to their garden fence. The swiftness of the fire's advance caused significant panic, as the family, with the help of neighbors, worked to evacuate their horses and dogs. The proximity of the fire brought a stark realization of the potential loss of their home and belongings.
