# Suffolk wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant stabilizes after 24 hours

Firefighters said a large wildfire near the Sizewell nuclear power station in Suffolk is now stabilizing after burning for over a day. The blaze, which affected heathland close to the plant, prompted a major emergency response. Officials say there is no nuclear safety risk, but crews remain on scene to extinguish hot spots.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/31/suffolk-wildfire-sizewell-nuclear-plant-dunwich-heath) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:22:13 GMT