Major incident declared as fire breaks out in Surrey parkland
Telegraph, 24 Jul 2022
Fire services have declared a major incident because of a large blaze at a beauty spot in Surrey.
Several fire engines have been sent to the scene at Hankley Common on Sunday, which is estimated to be affecting at least eight hectares of land, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said.
The fire service said it was called just after midday on Sunday and that it expects crews to remain at the scene until at least Monday, while the cause of the blaze is yet unknown.
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Several fire engines have been sent to the scene at Hankley Common on Sunday, which is estimated to be affecting at least eight hectares of land, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said.
The fire service said it was called just after midday on Sunday and that it expects crews to remain at the scene until at least Monday, while the cause of the blaze is yet unknown.
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