FIRE crews from across the county rushed to a huge heath fire in Studland which could be seen for miles.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) was called shortly before 8.30pm on Tuesday evening to a blaze in Godlingstone Heath, Studland.
The orange flames could be seen from Southbourne, as the fire service urged people to avoid the area.
Huge fire at Studland this evening!!! @Bournemouthecho pic.twitter.com/32Ls6KojLa
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A spokesperson for DWFRS said: “We received a call at 8.26pm this evening from a member of the public who could see a lot of smoke coming from Studland Heath.
“Crews from Swanage (two), Westbourne, Poole, Christchurch, Hamworthy and Wimborne along with Land Rover pumps from Swanage, Poole, Hamworthy and Bere Regis, the Unimog from Wareham and a water carrier also from Poole are currently in attendance.
“Approximately 600 square metres of heathland is well alight, and our crews are working hard to put in a fire break to protect neighbouring properties.”
Strong winds were driving the flames and smoke across the area.
Godlingstone Heath spans over 759 hectares and is open to visitors all year round.
Four acres of it were destroyed in a heath blaze in 2010.
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