Key facts
- A wildfire in the New Forest, which started after a vehicle fire, has been burning for 11 days.
- The blaze is impacting protected heathland, home to rare species and biodiversity.
- Over 120 firefighters have been involved in tackling the incident.
- Fire service events have been cancelled to allow resources to focus on the wildfire.
- The fire service has warned of potential damage to the delicate ecological balance of the forest.
Firefighters have been battling a "devastating" wildfire in the New Forest for 11 days, with efforts continuing to contain the blaze that began after a vehicle fire spread to protected heathland. The fire poses a significant threat to rare species and the delicate ecological balance of the area, described as more rare than rainforest.