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Firefighters continue to tackle large Headon Warren heathland fire

Firefighters have worked throughout the night and remain at the scene of a large heathland blaze on the Isle of Wight.

A gorse fire was first reported at Headon Warren, in the West Wight, shortly after 09:00 BST on Thursday, and is affecting a 25-hectare (62 acre) area of woodland.

Crews from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service worked overnight to extinguish the blaze using jets and hose reels.

About 60 firefighters remain in the area, which is a National Trust property. The public has been told to stay away.


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