FIRE crews are currently dealing with a blaze at King's Park in Bournemouth.
More than 20 calls have been made to the fire service regarding the incident in the park, which involves bushes and grass.
Crews from Springbourne and Christchurch initially attended the scene shortly after 3pm, however, it has been escalated with firefighters from Westbourne, Ferndown, Poole and Verwood all mobilised.
It has been reported by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service that the blaze involves an area of 100 metres by 150 metres.
One main line and three hose reel jets are in use.
3:31pm Fire at Kings Park has escalated to Make pumps 6 and is an area of 100m x 150m - 1 main line 3 hose reel jets in use @DWFRSWestbourne @DWFRSFerndown @DWFRSPooleFire @VerwoodFire now also attending
— DWFireControl (@DWFireControl) July 31, 2020
BCP Council is advising residents in the area to keep windows and doors shut due to potential smoke coming from the scene.
BEWARE - please be careful in the area of Kings Park. Keep windows and doors shut in case of smoke while the fire teams respond. https://t.co/Vni3bSD4oc
— BCP Council #EnjoySummerSafely (@BCPCouncil) July 31, 2020
The Daily Echo has contacted the fire service for more details.
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