Wildfire in Suffolk, UK, Breaks Out a Few Miles From Nuclear Power Station
A drone view of smoke from a wildfire on Thursday on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, England.
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A wildfire broke out on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, England on Thursday. The fire is located a few miles from the Sizewell nuclear power station. Drone footage showed thick smoke rising from the heath. Firefighters are working to control the blaze and officials say the nuclear site is not at risk.
Why it matters
The fire’s closeness to a nuclear plant raises public safety concerns, even though authorities say there is no danger. Wildfires can also harm air quality, wildlife, and nearby homes.
- Where did the wildfire start?
- It started on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, England.
- How close is the fire to the nuclear power station?
- It is a few miles away from the Sizewell nuclear power station.
- Is the nuclear station in danger?
- Officials say the nuclear station is not at risk from the fire.
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Wildfire in Suffolk, UK, Breaks Out a Few Miles From Nuclear Power Station
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