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<p>Steam engines, such as the Canadian Pacific, have been temporarily suspended by the Watercress Line because of fears of trackside fires.</p>

Heritage railway's steam engines sidetracked by wildfire risk

<p>The fire spread to about three hectares of heathland and woodland on Monday evening, the fire service said</p>

Fire crews tackle major heath blaze on Surrey–Hants border

<p>Firefighters tackle the wildfire at Hankley Common as crews work to bring the blaze under control. Credit: The Sculpture Park</p>

Warning issued after wildfire breaks out on Hankley Common

<p>Fire fighters work to put out wildfire caused by BBQ on Churt Common</p>

Stop lighting fires, warns Fire Chief after Churt Common blaze

<p>Fire fighters work to put out wildfire caused by campfire on Churt Common</p>

Campfire causes Churt wildfire

<p>The devastating blaze on April 10 at Ash Ranges, Ash Vale, that consumed 12 hectares — roughly 30 football pitches</p>

Surrey’s woodlands under threat as wildfires rise by 700% this year

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Surrey Fire and Rescue tackled more than 500 wildfires last year

<p>The Longmoor Ranges fire can be seen from as far away as Petersfield and Alton</p>

Fire crews tackling huge wildfire on the Longmoor Ranges near Bordon

<p>Around 25 acres of heathland was destroyed in this week's wildfire at Frensham Common</p>

Frensham fire: Firefighters tell walkers to stay away from burnt heath

<p>A photo of the wildfire at Frensham Common on Monday, May 29, captured on an evening walk by Emily Cracknell</p>

Firefighters still tackling heathland wildfire at Frensham Common

<p>2019 saw the most destruction in the UK – totalling 28,754 hectares burned by wildfires</p>

South Downs given 'very high – exceptional' fire risk rating

<p>The grand reopening of Thursley National Nature Reserve's boardwalk was attended by a large number of those who had contributed to the fund, local borough and parish councillors, representatives from Natural England, and many members of the public</p>

Jeremy Hunt opens new Thursley boardwalk three years after wildfire