A small fire has been tackled by firefighters at the site of a previous wildfire on the Isle of Wight. The fire at Headon Warren, which started on Tuesday, involved peat burning below ground. The fire's remote location made it difficult to tackle, with 80 firefighters and a helicopter brought in to drop seawater on the flames.
Heathland fire breaks out at Headon Warren on Isle of Wight
UKPulse Local DeskA small fire has been tackled by firefighters at the site of a previous wildfire on the Isle of Wight, which burned for five days in July.
- The fire at Headon Warren started on Tuesday and involved peat burning below ground.
- The fire's remote location made it difficult to tackle, with 80 firefighters and a helicopter brought in to drop seawater on the flames.
Why this matters: The land in West Wight will take years to recover, and a large number of nesting birds will have died as well as reptiles, small mammals and amphibians.
What this means for you: Walkers are being asked to avoid any burnt areas to protect wildlife and allow the site to recover.