Investigation underway into the cause of fire in fifth-floor flat

Investigators are today trying to establish the cause of a fire in a fifth-floor flat in Poole.

At the height of the incident yesterday afternoon, 65 firefighters were tackling the blaze in Wilderton Road.

The 12 fire engines, as well as an aerial ladder platform, came from as far afield as Ringwood and New Milton as well as Westbourne, Springbourne, Redhill Park, Christchurch, Poole, Wimborne, Wareham and Verwood.

Twenty one residents were evacuated from the building.

No serious injuries were reported.

Wilderton Road was temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.

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