Forest fires sweep southern England and Wales amid drought
Fires raged across six counties in southern England and Wales as firefighters battled two large forest blazes and more than 200 smaller fires. About 3,000 people evacuated, including 1,000 from a country club and 360 from St Leonard's Hospital. 50 homes destroyed. Six square miles burned in Hurn Forest near Southampton as crews warned of possible reignition amid britain's worst drought in 250 years.
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Super Fly development targets Mission screwworm plant
Officials at the Screwworm Eradication Plant in Mission Texas promote a new strain of sterilized flies to boost control of screwworm outbreaks. The program uses gamma irradiated insects released over infested areas. past data show large declines then surges in cases, with researchers raising concerns about fly attraction and a precautionary two day wet production pause.
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