Firefighters tackling Suffolk wildfire making ‘good progress’

Firefighters tackle a wildfire at Dunwich Heath, near Leiston, where a major incident has been declared at a large heathland blaze on the Suffolk coast (Joe Giddens/PA) - (PA Wire)

Firefighters tackling a large wildfire near a nuclear power station in Suffolk said they are making “good progress” as engines were brought in from London to help extinguish the blaze.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident after being called to reports of a fire at Dunwich Heath, near Leiston, shortly after 5.30pm on Wednesday.