Fire-ravaged heath 'could take 25 years to recover'

Firefighters are continuing to battle a vast blaze at Dunwich Heath, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Leiston. The wildfire has burned for three days, necessitating the evacuation of dozens of residents and hundreds of holidaymakers. Emergency services have utilised helicopters to drop thousands of litres of seawater and doused nearby homes in water. Experts warn that the fire-ravaged heath could take up to 25 years to fully recover from the extensive damage.