Fire crews remain at Dunwich Heath as major incident continues
Helicopter deployed to tackle hotspots
Fire crews are still on scene at Dunwich Heath, working to manage the ongoing major incident.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is utilising drone technology to locate hotspots as crews strive to extinguish the fire.
Support from National Resilience resources has been integral, with six pumping appliances tasked with operations overnight and increasing to ten during daylight.
Specialist vehicles and off-road capabilities are aiding firefighting efforts.
Local farmers have been instrumental, supplying water for firefighting operations.
A firefighting helicopter has been deployed today to tackle hard-to-reach hotspots and will return tomorrow.
Although the Visitor Information Centre remains open and welcomed visitors over the weekend, those nearby are urged to avoid the area.
Remaining clear ensures that emergency services can operate safely and maintain unimpeded access routes.
Authorities have issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert for the early part of the week.
Public health officials are reminding individuals to follow NHS guidelines to keep safe in hot weather and care for those more vulnerable to heat effects.
For health advice, visit the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS guidance pages online.