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Moorland hit by fresh wildfire as heatwave peaks

Moorland hit by fresh wildfire as heatwave peaks
BBC England Thursday 13 August 2026, 15:52 UTC 1 min read
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It comes just weeks after major wildfires burned across nearby land at Done Stone Reservoir for weeks.

It comes just weeks after major wildfires burned across nearby land at Done Stone Reservoir for weeks.
Done Stone Reservoir (LOCATION)
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