New Forest wildfire burns on as 100 firefighters battle the blaze

A wildfire that broke out in the New Forest on Sunday 9 August continues to spread, with approximately 100 firefighters working to bring it under control. The blaze is proving difficult to contain as temperatures remain high and the surrounding vegetation is extremely dry.

Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area and follow safety guidance while emergency services work around the clock. The fire is part of a wider pattern of wildfires affecting Britain during an unusually dry and hot summer.