Blaze on the East Coast: A Wildfire's Unwelcome Proximity to Britain's Nuclear Heartland A 24 hour wildfire in Suffolk has highlighted the vulnerability of Britain's nuclear infrastructure to climate driven disasters.
The blaze, which spans an area roughly equivalent to 210 football pitches, has tested the mettle of local firefighters and sparked concerns about its proximity to Sizewell B and the new Sizewell C plant.
According to the Met Office, Suffolk has received only 2% of its average July rainfall so far, exacerbating fears that this drought could have devastating consequences for agriculture and wildlife.