News · 1 August 2026
Fire crews reduce numbers at Suffolk wildfire, charity launches appeal
Firefighters have reduced the number of appliances tackling a wildfire at Dunwich Heath, which has caused "total devastation" to the landscape. The National Trust, a conservation charity, launched an emergency fundraising appeal on Friday to restore the heathland, a rare habitat. Crews are anticipated to continue working at the scene over the coming two or three days.
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