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Helicopter called in to drop water over heath wildfire
['Thomas Marks']
East Anglian Daily Times | News
It is approaching 24-hours since Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to Dunwich Heath at 5.30pm on Wednesday afternoon.
Pictures taken from the beach, show the helicopter collecting water from the sea, next to the Sizewell B power station, several miles down from the fire.
(Image: PA/ Joe Giddens)In a statement Sizewell C said: "We are closely monitoring the fire at Dunwich Heath, which currently poses a low risk to Sizewell C due to its distance from the site and the watercourses in between.
"We remain ready to support the local community, working closely with the local council, police and Fire and Rescue Service."
The fire currently is covering the size of 140 football pitches, with the RSPB Minsmere site closed until further notice.