Fire service deal with fire on Undercliff Drive in Bournemouth

Fire crews from multiple stations were called to a fire on Undercliff Drive on Saturday evening.

The fire, which DWFRS say measured around 100m x 100m, was first reported at 8.39pm when smoke was seen between East Overcliff Drive and the beach, near the East Cliff Zig Zag.

East Overcliff Drive was restricted whilst emergency services dealt with the incident.

DW Fire service told Bournemouth One: “We were called at 8.39pm this evening to reports of a small fire on the undercliff near Bournemouth pier.

“Firefighters from Springbourne, Westbourne, Poole, Ferndown, Christchurch and Wimborne are currently dealing with a fire measuring approx. 100m x 100m. The incident is ongoing at this time.”

Photos: Kinesh Patel @KineshPatel

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