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Hundreds evacuated as Suffolk wildfire spreads, half of England in drought

30 July 2026 · in 80 words

Hundreds evacuated as Suffolk wildfire spreads, half of England in drought

A large wildfire on Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, led to hundreds of holidaymakers being evacuated from a holiday park and nearby properties on Wednesday evening. Around 90 firefighters are still tackling the wind-driven blaze, which now covers an area equivalent to 14 football pitches. Half of England, including London, has been declared in drought after weeks of hot, dry weather and record-low rainfall.

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