Emergency services dealt with a fire at a derelict property near the Christchurch hospital on Thursday evening.
The fire service told Bournemouth One they were called at 7.18pm to a building described as derelict.
Dorset Police said there are were reports of injuries and road closures were put in place while crews worked at the scene.
Crews from Christchurch, Redhill Park, Westbourne, Poole, Springbourne and New Milton attended, supported by an aerial ladder platform from Westbourne and a command unit from Hamworthy.
Firefighters used two main lines to extinguish the flames.
A spokesperson said enquiries will take place to determine how the fire started once the incident has been brought under control.
We are currently dealing with an incident on Fairmile Road, Christchurch.
The road is currently restricted so please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/kKkARtaQDy
— Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (@DWFireRescue) November 27, 2025
@Bournemouthecho house fire next to Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road closed. pic.twitter.com/2fVcnoP8Tw
— Inevitable Mrk 🇬🇧🇺🇦🔶 (@markofsoton) November 27, 2025
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