Suffolk Wildfire Swells, Prompting Evacuations and Power Outage Concerns

A rapidly spreading blaze on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk has forced local evacuations and triggered a localized power cut. U.K. Power Networks reported that the outage affects 116 customers across three postcodes and is under investigation. The fire, fueled by unusually high temperatures, has raised public anxiety about nearby nuclear facilities.

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Emergency crews have focused on containing the flames while safeguarding critical infrastructure. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that neither the operating Sizewell B nuclear power station nor the under-construction Sizewell C plant are considered at risk. The agency emphasized ongoing monitoring but stated there is no immediate danger of fire spreading toward the sites. Local authorities, including MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, have praised the coordination of responders and urged residents to avoid the affected area.

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• U.K. Power Networks indicated the outage is being investigated to determine its cause and restore service.

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• MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter commended the emergency response and advised the public to stay clear of the fire zone.

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• Power outage: 116 customers, three postcodes.

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• No reported impact on nuclear plant operations; both Sizewell B (operational) and Sizewell C (under construction) remain functional.

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• “At the moment, Sizewell B and C are being monitored. We're in consultation with them, but we're not worried about fire spreading in that direction,” — Lacey

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