The Dunwich Heath fire has had a detrimental impact on the community with people evacuated from their homesNow, power has been isolated due to safety concerns. Engineers switched the power off in the IP17 area, which has left 116 homes without power. A spokesperson for UK Power Networks said: "We're very sorry we've had to switch off your electricity. "Our engineers have turned off the power in the Saxmundham IP17 area for safety due to reports of a fire near our equipment. The fire began at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk around 5.30pm on Wednesday and has since spread rapidly, prompting a major incident declaration and extensive emergency response.