Heavy rain complicates efforts to extinguish Holme Fen peatland fire
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service reported that heavy rainfall is creating new obstacles for crews. While rain typically aids firefighting, it makes the terrain difficult for heavy machinery and personnel to navigate. This fire has been burning for nearly a month at the Holme Fen Nature Reserve. The blaze began on August 8 and has destroyed approximately half of the 660-acre site. Officials previously investigated the incident as a deliberate act. Firefighters from across the country have assisted in containing the deep-seated peat fire.
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