Firefighters in Surrey say it’s still not safe for residents to return to homes affected by a huge wildfire on Chobham Common

Firefighters in Surrey say it’s still not safe for residents to return to homes affected by a huge wildfire on Chobham Common.

Several people had to be evacuated from the area after the fire, which broke out on Friday lunchtime, spread quickly across 140 acres of heathland.

The cause isn’t know but extreme temperatures re thought to have had an impact.

At its height 40 vehicles, including fire engines, specialist units and 4X4s were being used to tackle the blaze.

The fire service says it could be two days or more before the fires are out.