Video captures extent of wildfire damage to heathland
A wildfire in Suffolk has damaged 150 hectares of heathland, affecting areas including Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere. While the fire has been stabilized, firefighters continue to monitor the area for potential reignitions due to challenging weather conditions.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing environmental risks posed by wildfires to protected natural habitats and the challenges faced by emergency services.
Video captures extent of wildfire damage to heathland Close The latest video footage from the Suffolk coastal heathland has captured the extent of the damage to the natural landscape.
The fire engulfed 150 hectare at its height - equivalent to the size of 210 football pitches - affecting Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere .
The blaze, which started at about 17:00 BST on Wednesday, has been "stabilised" and crews have been tackling hotspots as they appear.
Henry Griffin, deputy chief fire officer at Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, said: "The windspeed and temperatures continue to pose some challenges to firefighters, and while it is stabilised, it is still a dynamic incident that is seeing multiple reignitions."
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