Norwich City Council confirmed it is working with the fire service on plans to better protect the heath from wildfires and heatwaves.

Among the proposals being considered are improvements to access routes for fire engines across the heath, the enhancement of fire breaks, and the removal of combustible vegetation.

The fire ripped through the heath (Image: Supplied)

The move follows a huge blaze in August which ripped through around 30,000 square meters of the heath.

It took 50 crew and six pumps to tackle the fire, which engulfed trees and hedges........

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