Wildfire on Suffolk coast near nuclear power station ‘stabilised’

A a major incident has been declared at a large heathland blaze on the Suffolk coast (Joe Giddens/PA) - (PA Wire)

Fire crews battling a large wildfire near Britain’s biggest nuclear power station said the blaze has stabilised overnight, but have warned that the risk of fresh outbreaks remains high.

The fire near Sizewell B on the Suffolk coast has devastated an area equivalent to around 210 football pitches and forced locals and holidaymakers to flee.