FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a Bournemouth department store following reports of black smoke billowing from the roof.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue were called to the House of Fraser in Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth town centre following reports of smoke coming out of the roof.
The fire service were called at 8.45am this morning, Wednesday, June 16, to reports of smoke coming from the roof of the store.
The crews investigated the smoke and found it was caused by a faulty generator.
Read more as it happened: Fire breaks out at House of Fraser store in Bournemouth
Eight crews from Springbourne, Westbourne, Redhill Park, Christchurch (x2) and Poole (x2) plus the aerial ladder platform from Westbourne attended the scene.
We are currently investigating reports of a fire at the House of Fraser store on Old Christchurch Road in #Bournemouth. Multiple appliances are on scene so please avoid area if you can.
— Dorset&Wiltshire FRS (@DWFireRescue) June 16, 2021
The incident follows a busy night across the county with fire crews being called to a number of incidents.
READ MORE: Dorset fire crews attend six fires during a busy night
Dorset fire crews attended multiple calls on Tuesday, June 15, as they were sent to attend a number of incidents from bin fires to people stuck in lifts.
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