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Once again Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of the dangers of portable barbecues.

Volunteers and other groups including BCP Rangers have pulled together to rescue animals caught up in the fire.

The fire, which destroyed 16.7 hectares of Canford Heath last Saturday, killed at least 23 animals.

The cause of a fire at Canford Heath in Poole is currently unknown. Anyone with information or mobile phone footage is urged to contact the police.

It is believed that the incident at Turbary Park Common near to Kinson Road and Canford Avenue was started deliberately.

An investigation has been launched into the cause of the Verwood fire that yesterday destroyed 12.7 hectares of heathland.

Heath fires that started on the May bank holiday were fanned by high winds causing flames to spread rapidly.