The Independent emphasizes the critical need for accessible, quality journalism in the face of key issues like reproductive rights and climate change. They stress their commitment to reporting without paywalls, focusing on factual storytelling. Meanwhile, a significant wildfire at Upton Heath in Poole has prompted extensive firefighting efforts, with 80 firefighters on-site as authorities investigate the cause. The situation highlights the growing wildfire risks in England, prompting emergency services to issue alerts to the public while prioritizing safety in fire containment efforts.
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Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said the current cause of the fire is unknown and they would start an investigation in the daylight once the fire was fully under control.
Dozens of emergency crews, including 80 firefighters, were dispatched to tackle a wildfire at Upton Heath in Poole after receiving the first of multiple 999 calls.
The service said the fire had affected an area of around 37 acres on the Heath as the crew worked in dark and arduous conditions to contain the flame.
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