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A major gorse fire rages across 25 hectares of woodland on the Isle of Wight, with crews battling through the night and deploying a helicopter to tackle hard-to-reach flames. More fire engines have arrived, and local farmers are helping by creating fire breaks. Smoke has drifted to the mainland, and emergency teams from across the south coast are rushing to assist — even ferry services are helping transport equipment, though at the cost of delays. The National Trust, which owns the land, urges everyone to stay away as the cause remains unknown. With challenging terrain near cliffs and extreme fire risk due to dry weather, the blaze could last up to 72 hours. Wildlife and the landscape are at risk, with full damage assessments pending once it’s safe to enter.

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