Dorset fire safety advice ahead of Bank Holiday
Ahead of the Bank Holiday and with the Bournemouth Air Festival from 1-4 September the area will see a large influx of people.
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Studland Heath fire caused by a barbecue and a campfire
Around 90 firefighters tackled the blaze at Studland Heath at the weekend when five hectares of land were damaged significantly.
Fires in the open air in Dorset and Wiltshire increase by more than 400 per cent
Red fire severity alert for Dorset and Wiltshire as the service has recently dealt with 180 fires in a 10-day period.
Safety reminder as dry weather continues
People are being advised to be fire safe with the dry spell set to continue and temperatures predicted to rise again.
Dorset campsite managers urged to be fire safe
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging campsite managers in the county to take precautions to minimise fire risks.
No barbecues or campfires permitted on Dorset heathland
Three organisations are working together to remind everyone that campfires and barbeques are not allowed on heathland sites.
Fire devastates Mudeford church
All Saints Church was almost burned to the ground and its contents destroyed in a fire last Thursday 14 July.
New fines for lighting fires in Dorset
If you see signage forbidding lighting fires in many areas of Dorset, be aware you could be fined if you do so.
Portable barbecue starts heath fire at Stoborough
Once again Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of the dangers of portable barbecues.
Amber wildfire alert for weekend as temperatures soar
An Amber wildfire alert has been issued for parts of the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service area for the coming weekend as temperatures are set to soar.