“Incredibly emotional”: Wildfire prompts evacuations along England’s Suffolk coast

By Global News

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Aerial footage captured a large wildfire burning along England's Suffolk coast after it broke out overnight on Wednesday. A major incident was declared by the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service on Wednesday, with roughly 70 firefighters responding to the fire at Dunwich Heath. Evacuation orders began shortly after as a precautionary measure. The tranquil region is a popular vacation destination for many Brits, home to many holiday homes and campsites. Evacuated homeowners and visitors alike reacted to the fire, some describing the situation as “incredibly emotional” and “horrendous.” As of Friday, the wildfire is “stabilizing,” according to officials. The blaze comes as fires rage across southwestern Europe. The continent has seen unprecedented levels of heat this summer, with previous records shattered across several countries. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/12003464/global-burning-record-low-north-american-and-european-wildfires/ Subscribe to Global New

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