New Forest Fire Contained as Firefighters Begin Third Day of Tackling 'Devastating' Blaze The New Forest, a protected area of immense biodiversity in southern England, has been ravaged by a devastating wildfire.
The fire, which has caused significant damage to the A31 road surface, is now contained.
According to Gillie Molland, lead ranger for the New Forest National Park Authority, the affected lowland heathland supports many nationally and internationally rare species.