Suffolk wildfire burns for third day as firefighters douse homes in water and drop thousands of litres of seawater from helicopters – as experts warn ‘area could take 25 years to recover’
A wildfire in Suffolk has continued for a third day, prompting firefighters to protect nearby homes and tackle the blaze from the air. The incident highlights the potential danger of prolonged dry conditions and the threat wildfires can pose to communities, property and vulnerable habitats.
Fire crews reportedly doused homes with water while helicopters dropped thousands of litres of seawater on the fire. Experts warned that the affected area could take up to 25 years to recover, underlining the possible long-term environmental damage.
- Suffolk wildfire has burned for three days.
- Firefighters protected homes and used helicopters.
- Recovery could take up to 25 years.