A photographer has shot incredible drone footage of the blaze at Canford Heath on Saturday night.
The photos show fire fighters tackling the fire as it spreads across the popular beauty spot.
Matt Hicks captured the spread of the blaze as it took hold on Saturday.
Residents were told to keep their doors and windows closed as smoke billowed across the area.
The fire and smoke plumes could be seen across the conurbation as residents looked on in shock at the scene before them.
The true extent of the damage is not yet known but Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have said a large number of their resources are still in attendance.
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Residents have been told an evacuation centre has been opened at Ashdown Leisure Centre.
Roads have been closed around the area as fire crews attempt to extinguish the blaze.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said in an update: "A large number of our resources are still in attendance.
"With several road closures in place, we are still advising the public to avoid the area. #AshdownLeisureCentre has been opened as a local evacuation point for anyone who is unable to access their homes."
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