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New Forest wildfire continues as temperatures rise

New Forest wildfire continues as temperatures rise
BBC UK Wednesday 12 August 2026, 17:53 UTC 1 min read
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A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August.

A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August.
New Forest (ORG)
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