HEATHLAND was destroyed by arsonists near Wareham.
A Dorset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said they were called out to Stoborough to battle a fire covering two-and-a-half hectares of heathland and small trees which were destroyed at 3.30pm on Saturday.
She said 26 fire fighters extinguished the blaze using beaters.
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