Firefighters have extinguished a small underground fire at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight, where a coastal wildfire burned for five days.
The wildfire at Headon Warren began on 23 July after crews discovered the remains of a campfire. It destroyed about nine hectares (22.2 acres) of valuable heathland.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said the latest fire, reported around midday on Tuesday, involved peat burning beneath the ground. Peat can smoulder for long periods when heat becomes trapped underground.
The remote location, steep slopes and nearby cliff edge made the Isle of Wight fire challenging to control. At the height of the wildfire, 80 firefighters were involved, while a helicopter also dropped seawater on the flames.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk