DOZENS of firefighters are dealing with a major blaze in Dorchester this morning.

Crews from Dorchester, Weymouth, Bere Regis, Bridport, Poole, Wareham and Beaminster are currently dealing with 60 tonnes of scrap metal on fire at St George’s Road.

There’s a large smoke plume in the area as crews bring the fire under control.

Nearby residents are being asked to keep their windows and doors shut due to the smoke.

More to follow