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Major Fire Near Sizewell B Forces Evacuations, No Injuries

7/31/2026

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Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident and evacuated dozens of residents near the Sizewell B nuclear plant.
The blaze ignited Wednesday afternoon, burning about 250 acres of Dunwich Heath.
Approximately 70 firefighters with 18 vehicles fought the fire as wind conditions shifted.
Police urged the public to stay away from the fire zone and beach after evacuating around 200 trailers and homes with no injuries reported.

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Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident and evacuated dozens of residents near the Sizewell B nuclear plant.
The blaze ignited Wednesday afternoon, burning about 250 acres of Dunwich Heath.
Approximately 70 firefighters with 18 vehicles fought the fire as wind conditions shifted.
Police urged the public to stay away from the fire zone and beach after evacuating around 200 trailers and homes with no injuries reported.