Skip to content

Crews still tackling heath fire hot spots

DWFRS Fire engine on left with another in distance behind red hoses lie flat on the torched grass next to black undergrowthDWFRS
The aftermath of the heath ravaged by the deep-seated fire

Firefighters are continuing to tackle hotspots at a heath fire, a day after it broke out.

The fire was discovered on Monday in dense foliage, shortly before 06:00 BST, at Boveridge Heath, Verwood.

It spread across 1.3 hectares (3 acres) of the heath and had been burning for some time before it could be seen, the fire service said.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) said crews would remain at the site on Tuesday dealing with hot spots as the fire was so deep-seated.

DWFRS Fire service water carrier to left of inflatable white with red striped water reservoir - similar to round a garden poolDWFRS
Firefighters set up an inflatable water reservoir to tackle the heath fire in dense foliage

The fire service said an investigation into the cause would start once the fire was out.

People are being urged to avoid the area while crews remain at the heath.

Follow BBC South on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected] or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2240.

More on this story
External internet links