CREWS called to two fires in Bournemouth last night discovered both were out on arrival.

Firefighters from Springbourne and Redhill attended a smoking shelter in Queens Park West Drive just before 10pm.

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And just two hours later crews from Springbourne, Redhill and Westbourne were called to a property in Wellington Road.

They had been alerted by a careline device and, due to information received, an aerial platform was also sent to the scene.

Crews quickly returned to station and made ready for further calls.