Massive fire threatens UK's largest nuclear power station
A massive fire is raging in Britain, about four kilometers from the country's largest nuclear power station, threatening it. More than 120 firefighters are battling the flames, which started in the Minismere nature reserve, apparently from an unattended campfire. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised full support to the fire services.
A massive fire is raging in Britain, just four kilometers from the country's largest nuclear power station, threatening it. The facility has been put on alert for fear that the wind will turn the flames and smoke cloud toward it. The incident began in the nearby Minismere nature reserve, where remnants of an open campfire were found, apparently left by hikers who did not extinguish it properly. More than 120 firefighters are battling the flames, digging trenches and filling them with water, while helicopters draw water from the North Sea. The fire broke out on a day when temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius and drought was declared in more than half of England's areas. Despite the risk, it is not assessed that the fire will physically spread to the power station or the nearby Sizewell C site, due to marshlands, roads, and paths. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: "I will ensure that the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has all the assistance, mutual aid from other services they need, and any other resource required."