Good Morning Britain has shared a breaking news update as they issued a warning.
The programme on Thursday, July 30, saw Kate Garraway and Adil Ray step in as hosts, while Charlotte Hawkins covered news reports.
At one point, the show aired a “Breaking News” banner, with Charlotte providing an update on a large wildfire in Suffolk.
A major incident has been declared, with homes and a caravan park evacuated after a large wildfire broke out on heathland on the Suffolk coast.
Kate began: “A major incident has been declared and people warned to stay away from a huge wildfire.
Firefighters in Suffolk are battling the wildfire -Credit:Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
“Around 90 firefighters are working to tackle the large and complex, they say, fire in Suffolk.
“It comes as half of England and Wales are now officially in drought.”
After Adil discussed other headlines, Kate said: “We’re going to take you straight to Charlotte now with that breaking news.”
Charlotte continued: “In breaking news this morning, homes have been evacuated, and public are being told to stay away as emergency services continue to tackle a wildfire in Suffolk.
“Elsewhere the dry weather has taken a toll on water supplies, drought has been declared across half of England.”
Drought has been declared across half of England -Credit:Getty Images
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service earlier said around 90 firefighters were tackling the blaze at one point.
The fire service said they had been “working incredibly hard in arduous conditions”.
The blaze broke out on Wednesday afternoon, with people being urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors shut.
The major incident warning has been declared because of the “size and complexity” of the fire and wind changes.
This comes as The Environment Agency declared drought across more than half of England.
Hot, dry weather has taken its toll on water supplies, with impacts already being felt, including the high risk of wildfires.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and ITVX.
