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Nature Reserve Blaze: Firefighters Battle Cley Marshes Fire
15 Oct
Summary
- Forty firefighters tackled a blaze at Cley Marshes nature reserve.
- The fire damaged gorse and woodland at the renowned site.
- The incident was quickly located using a precise online addressing system.
Fire crews were engaged in damping down hotspots at the esteemed Cley Marshes nature reserve following a substantial blaze that affected its gorse and woodland.
On Wednesday afternoon, forty firefighters were dispatched to the scene on the north Norfolk coast after the fire service received an alert. Thirteen fire stations across Norfolk sent crews to combat the fire, with additional teams working through the night to ensure it was brought under control and prevented from spreading further.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service indicated they were scaling back the operation but would maintain a presence throughout the day to address any remaining hotspots. Four crews and a water carrier remained on-site. The A149 coast road was reopened, though motorists were cautioned to drive carefully. The use of the What3Words online addressing system was credited with enabling a rapid response to the rural location.
