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BBC News
11-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Thetford Forest fire was 'deep seated' and 'hard work' for crews
A forest fire several hundred metres across was "hard work for crews". Suffolk Fire Service was called to Marks Lane, near the village of Santon Downham, in Thetford Forest, at 14:41 BST on said the blaze covered 300m (985ft) by 200m (650ft) and the undergrowth had been "well alight".Group manager Darren Reeve said it had been "deep-seated", making it difficult for crews to tackle. Mr Reeve said that was "because it's so hot at the moment". "As you can imagine the ground is really hard so the fire gets really deep into the ground, so it's quite hard work for the crews," he fire engines and a water carrier attended and the blaze was out by 17:20. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Trees and undergrowth 'well alight' at forest fire
Fire crews have been called to a large forest fire. The Suffolk Fire Service said it was alerted to a blaze at Marks Lane, near the village of Santon Downham, in Thetford Forest, at 14:41 BST on Saturday. In a statement, it said the area affected covered several hundred metres and forest and undergrowth were "well alight". Five fire engines were there, a spokesperson said. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Trees and undergrowth 'well alight' at forest fire
Fire crews have been called to a large forest fire. The Suffolk Fire Service said it was alerted to a blaze at Marks Lane, near the village of Santon Downham, in Thetford Forest, at 14:41 BST on Saturday. In a statement, it said the area affected covered several hundred metres and forest and undergrowth were "well alight". Five fire engines were there, a spokesperson said. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
10-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Undergrowth near Santon Downham 'well alight' at forest fire
Fire crews have been called to a large forest Suffolk Fire Service said it was alerted to a blaze at Marks Lane, near the village of Santon Downham, in Thetford Forest, at 14:41 BST on a statement, it said the area affected covered several hundred metres and forest and undergrowth were "well alight".Five fire engines were there, a spokesman said. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
