Hundreds evacuated after ‘apocalyptic’ wildfire near Suffolk nuclear power station
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Major incident declared, with Sizewell B power station monitoring blaze and RSPB nature reserve badly hit
Hundreds of people have been evacuated and a major incident declared after a wildfire spread over more than 80 hectares (200 acres) on the coast of Suffolk, just a few miles from the Sizewell B nuclear power station.
The fire – which had been described by one witness as “apocalyptic” – was said to be stabilising on Thursday night. The statement was posted by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, which said at least 12 fire crews were remaining overnight in the area.
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