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BBC News
4 days ago
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Homes damaged and gardens lost as Bockhampton bonfire spreads
Homes have been damaged and gardens completely lost after a bonfire in a field bonfire in Bockhampton, Dorset, on the edge of Bransgore in the New Forest, Hampshire broke out on Thursday at about 14:30 BST with those living nearby forced to leave their spread rapidly to five acres of fields, hedgerows and four neighbouring homes, destroying three gardens and the conservatory and back of one home, with a second suffering damage to its fire is now out with crews expected to return on Friday morning to carry out further checks. At its height, about 60 firefighters from both Dorset and Hampshire fire and rescue services were sent to the & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said: "The hot weather made conditions extremely challenging, and firefighters worked tirelessly to contain and extinguish the blaze. "We would like to thank the local community for their patience, support, and cooperation throughout the incident."The fire service said residents who had to leave their homes were being supported by welfare were no reports of any injuries. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
27-05-2025
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Bournemouth beach huts engulfed by fire
Firefighters fought a large blaze overnight that engulfed several beach Fire and Rescue crews tackled the fire on East Beach, Undercliff Drive, on the Bournemouth Fire Station said the incident was "generating a lot of smoke", and advised nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed as a fire has now been extinguished but a number of huts have been destroyed. Partially damaged at the site is also the UK's first council-owned beach hut, which is adorned with a blue traditional-style hut, located 500 ft (150m) east of Bournemouth Pier, was built in 1909 by F P Dolamore - the borough engineer at the time. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Large heath fire operation scaled back
An operation to extinguish a large heath fire is being scaled back. Firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue have been tackling an area of heath and gorse on the border of Hampshire and Dorset in Bransgore since Saturday evening. A large number of fire engines were at the scene, with residents asked to avoid the area around Burley Road and to close doors and windows due to the smoke in the area. Water carriers and Land Rovers were also used "to surround and stop the blaze" across the large area of woodland, Hampshire fire service said. "The incident was scaled down overnight but a few fire service vehicles remain on the scene this morning with relief crews working to extinguish hotspots," it added. At its height 50 firefighters tackled the blaze which covered a 200m by 400m area (656ft by 1,312ft). A spokesman said it was a "quite challenging" operation because the flames were being driven by windy conditions. Group manager Larry Mackrell, also a wildfire tactical adviser, said: "Fires out in the open can easily get out of control, causing devastation to wildlife and the natural habitat. "They can tie up our resources for a long time, taking many hours for firefighters to bring an incident under control, which means we have resources in attendance for a long time, but also we can't have resources in other areas in the community where they may need them." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Beach blaze firefighters suspect 'human intervention' 'Human intervention' caused heath wildfires Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Large heath fire operation scaled back
An operation to extinguish a large heath fire is being scaled back. Firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue have been tackling an area of heath and gorse on the border of Hampshire and Dorset in Bransgore since Saturday. A large number of fire engines were at the scene, with residents asked to avoid the area around Burley Road and to close doors and windows due to the smoke in the area. Water carriers and Land Rovers were also used "to surround and stop the blaze" across the large area of woodland, Hampshire fire service said. "The incident was scaled down overnight but a few fire service vehicles remain on the scene this morning with relief crews working to extinguish hotspots," it added. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Beach blaze firefighters suspect 'human intervention' 'Human intervention' caused heath wildfires Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue
BBC News
11-05-2025
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Large heath fire operation in Bransgore scaled back
An operation to extinguish a large heath fire is being scaled from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue have been tackling an area of heath and gorse on the border of Hampshire and Dorset in Bransgore since Saturday.A large number of fire engines were at the scene, with residents asked to avoid the area around Burley Road and to close doors and windows due to the smoke in the carriers and Land Rovers were also used "to surround and stop the blaze" across the large area of woodland, Hampshire fire service said. "The incident was scaled down overnight but a few fire service vehicles remain on the scene this morning with relief crews working to extinguish hotspots," it added. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
