England records worst July for wildfires on record, fire near Sizewell B nuclear plant

England experienced 624 wildfires in July 2026, the highest monthly total on record, including a significant fire near the Sizewell B nuclear power station, highlighting climate-driven risks to critical energy infrastructure.

First covered Oct 8, 2026 · 3:34 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

England records worst July for wildfires on record, fire near Sizewell B nuclear plant — Image via theguardian.com

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34d Guardian Environment July 2026 was worst on record for wildfires in England, data shows — Devastating blaze near Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk among a record 624 wildfires in July this year This July was the worst on record for…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-09 (#17)

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