Suffolk wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant stabilising after 24 hours
More than 100 firefighters stabilised a 150-hectare wildfire near Sizewell after battling the controlled but dynamic blaze for over 24 hours.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished07:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished07:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Suffolk wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant ‘stabilising’ after 24 hours”
Suffolk wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant stabilising after 24 hours
Key points
- Fire crews battled a large wildfire for more than 24 hours near Sizewell in Dunwich Heath.
- More than 100 firefighters worked to stabilise the blaze as it remained dynamic but controlled.
- About 150 hectares (370 acres) burned, roughly 210 football pitches in size.
- Around 50 residents were evacuated to Westleton and a village hall rest centre.
- EDF says Sizewell B operations are not affected; fire service continues monitoring hotspots.
Other reports
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
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3 3 Suffolk wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant stabilising after 24 hours
More than 100 firefighters stabilised a 150-hectare wildfire near Sizewell after battling the controlled but dynamic blaze for over 24 hours.