The smoldering peat beneath our feet is a slow-burning fuse we can no longer ignore.
Holme Fen fire: Peatland blaze enters fourth day as smoke nears homes
A wildfire at Holme Fen nature reserve in Cambridgeshire has burned for four days, with volunteer firefighters battling unstable ground and falling trees. The fire, fueled by peat, has sent thick smoke across the area, alarming residents. Crews warn the blaze could continue for weeks.
Source: Holme Fen fire: Peatland blaze enters fourth day as smoke nears homes — BBC
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