Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service issue amber wildfire alert
An Amber wildfire alert has been issued for the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service area following the recent hot weather.
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Bournemouth heath fire – teenage arsonists sought
It is believed that the incident at Turbary Park Common near to Kinson Road and Canford Avenue was started deliberately.
Thatched cottage in Wimborne destroyed by fire
Holly Farm at Cowgrove, which is owned by the National Trust, was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday 23 May.
High winds fan heath fires over bank holiday weekend
Heath fires that started on the May bank holiday were fanned by high winds causing flames to spread rapidly.
Wildfire warning for Dorset
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service fears that dry conditions could lead to wildfires spreading quickly across the county.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service on amber alert
To ensure there isn’t a repeat of the Wareham Forest fire which devastated heathland last year, the service is on amber alert.
Woman rescued from property fire in Dorchester
A woman has been rescued from a property fire in Dorchester, and was flown to Salisbury District Hospital for treatment.
Short circuit caused fire at Chickerell waste depot
The cause of the fire which resulted in the destruction of 21 collection vehicles at the waste depot in Chickerell on Sunday 15 November has been revealed.
Bournemouth man jailed for four years for setting shop on fire
A man has been sentenced to four years in prison after deliberately starting a fire at a second-hand furniture shop in Bournemouth.
Warning about disposal of old batteries
You would be horrified to discover that because of your carelessness you have caused a fire, but this is what could happen if you throw your spent batteries into the waste bin that is set for landfill.
