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A medical emergency onboard the Red Funnel vehicle ferry has sparked delays of around 2 hours with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance in attendance.

"We know how much Headon Warren means to local people and visitors"

Thousands of gallons of seawater is now being dropped onto the smouldering landscape by helicopter.

BREAKING: Around 60 acres of natural habitat has been destroyed on Headon Warren as a result of yesterday's devastating blaze, which firefighters continue to tackle this morning (Friday).

BREAKING: Firefighters battling the major wildfire at Headon Warren are expected to remain at the West Wight beauty spot for another 24 to 72 hours.

The battle against the devastating wildfire is expected to continue throughout the night and into tomorrow.

The National Trust has issued a statement thanking fire crews, including the 22 that have been drafted from the mainland.

BREAKING: Firefighters are working to contain and extinguish a field fire that has broken out on the outskirts of Rookley.

BREAKING: A major wildfire at Headon Warren is believed to have been started by a man-made fire.

BREAKING: A car has wiped out a traffic light and overturned onto its side in Ryde.