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Police Investigate Holme Fen Wildfire as Suspected Arson

8/14/2026

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Incident commander Vicky Best said the Holme Fen wildfire is one of Cambridgeshire’s most challenging incidents in 30 years.
Crews from nine counties have been deployed.
A Crown Lakes helicopter is dropping water on hard-to-reach peatland.
Middle Level Commissioners closed Yaxley Lode and New Dyke locks to keep boats from grounding while water is used on the fire.
Police are investigating the fire as suspected arson, having appealed for information.

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Incident commander Vicky Best said the Holme Fen wildfire is one of Cambridgeshire’s most challenging incidents in 30 years.
Crews from nine counties have been deployed.
A Crown Lakes helicopter is dropping water on hard-to-reach peatland.
Middle Level Commissioners closed Yaxley Lode and New Dyke locks to keep boats from grounding while water is used on the fire.
Police are investigating the fire as suspected arson, having appealed for information.