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Suffolk Wildfire Evacuates Holiday Sites Amid Heat Alert

7/30/2026

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Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service declared an incident after a wildfire ignited on Dunwich Heath near Leiston on Wednesday, while the fire moved toward St James’ Church, prompting evacuation of three holiday sites and caravans.
The UK Health Security Agency kept an amber heat-health alert for several regions until Thursday morning.
The Environment Agency declared a drought for the East of England, raising wildfire risk for the National Trust reserve.

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Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service declared an incident after a wildfire ignited on Dunwich Heath near Leiston on Wednesday, while the fire moved toward St James’ Church, prompting evacuation of three holiday sites and caravans.
The UK Health Security Agency kept an amber heat-health alert for several regions until Thursday morning.
The Environment Agency declared a drought for the East of England, raising wildfire risk for the National Trust reserve.