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Avoid the area warning after major blaze in Formby dunes

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Avoid the area warning after major blaze in Formby dunes
Avoid the area warning after major blaze in Formby dunes
The National Trust said the scorched ground will stay 'hot for days'
'Avoid area' warning in Stourbridge as 60 firefighters tackle huge grass blaze
If smoke is affecting your home or workplace, keep doors and windows closed as a precaution- WMFS
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News🏁 first to report22 hrs ago
Fire crews tackling 'significant' blaze burning 'for hours' in Formby sand dunes
NewsGreater Manchester NewsMerseysideSix fire engines are at the scene23:03, 12 Aug 2026Firefighters are battling a significant blaze which has broken out in the sand dunes at Formby Beach this evening (August 12).‌The Liverpool Echo reports that six fire engines are currently at the scene on Albert Road near the coast
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