Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA major incident has been declared on the Suffolk coast as firefighters battle a substantial heathland blaze at Dunwich Heath, near Leiston. The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was mobilised shortly after 5.30pm on Wednesday.The inferno is spreading south-west, threatening St James’ Church, and the public has been urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors shut by Dan Davis, a station manager for the service.The incident was confirmed as “major” because of “the size and complexity" of the rapidly developing situation, occurring amidst an amber heat health alert for the East of England. Separately, firefighters in Scotland are making “significant progress” in tackling a wildfire in the Cairngorms that broke out two weeks ago.In fullMajor incident declared as firefighters battle large Suffolk heathland blazeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Around 70 firefighters and 14 fire engines are at the scene of the wildfire in Suffolk, with residents being told to avoid the area, keep roads clear for emergency services, and…

Around 70 firefighters and 14 fire engines are at the scene of the wildfire in Suffolk, with residents being told to avoid the area, keep roads clear for emergency services, and…