A heath fire near Corfe Hills School resulted in Higher Blandford Road being closed and people being advised to avoid the area.
Emergency services tackled the blaze from around 7pm on Tuesday and left the scene around 9.30pm after extinguishing the fire.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service reported that ten appliances were in attendance from various crews.
It’s the sixth heath fire in recent days following five other fires over the weekend across Bournemouth and Poole currently under investigation by Dorset Police.
**INCIDENT ** We are aware of and dealing with a heath fire near Higher Blandford Road near Corfe Hills School. Please avoid the area #Dorset #DWFRS
— DWFireControl (@DWFireControl) April 9, 2024
Fire on Heath near Corfe Hills School, Corfe Mullen, Dorset at 19.30 today pic.twitter.com/oShg96ct2d
— Martin Cypher (@MartinCypher) April 9, 2024
Fire on the heath near Corfe Hills School in Corfe Mullen this evening @Bournemouthecho pic.twitter.com/Io3o5xFxjF
— Barry Maxted (@OriginalBoxwood) April 9, 2024
Road from Broadstone to Corfe Mullen (Higher Blandford Rd) is closed due to a heath fire behind Corfe Hills School @DWFireControl @DWFRSWimborne please avoid area and stay away to let our fire professionals work safely
— Vikki Slade MP 🔶💙 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 (@VikkiSlade72) April 9, 2024