'Adrenaline got us through New Forest wildfire'
Firefighters say community spirit also helped them get through the blaze that started on the A31.
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"It was almost apocalyptic."
— Matt O'Hare , Other
"It was off the scale, very, very tiring. I think adrenaline keeps you going and community spirit."
— Shaun Lincoln , Other
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Firefighters say community spirit also helped them get through the blaze that started on the A31.
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