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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 29, 2026 at 9:12 PM ET · Updated July 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET

Wildfire burns within three miles of Britain's largest nuclear power plant

3 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

Read the story at The Gateway Pundit →

What we know

A large wildfire is burning within three miles of Britain's largest nuclear power plant. The nuclear power station has been placed on alert due to the wildfire threat. The fire is part of broader wildfires burning across Europe.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 20 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Gateway Pundit 2 hr ago
EUROPE IS BURNING: Large Wildfire Raging Just 3 Miles Away from Britain’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant
Breitbart 6 hr ago
Nuclear Power Station on Alert Over Wildfire Threat

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

NBC News 20 hr ago
Battling wildfires across Europe

Coverage timeline

Jul 29, 9:12 PM ET
20 hr ago
NBC News
Battling wildfires across Europe
Jul 30, 11:20 AM ET
6 hr ago
Breitbart
Nuclear Power Station on Alert Over Wildfire Threat
Jul 30, 2:40 PM ET
2 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
EUROPE IS BURNING: Large Wildfire Raging Just 3 Miles Away from Britain’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant
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