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Forest fire destroys ancient trees and disrupts A31 reopening

A forest fire destroyed ancient trees, while National Highways provided an update on reopening the A31.

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The blaze is causing environmental damage and transport disruption.

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  1. New Forest fire: Ancient trees destroyed in devastating blaze as National Highways gives A31 reopening update ↗independent.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC

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