A LARGE bonfire near the A31 required an emergency service response after the blaze spread to trees, a hedge and undergrowth.
Firefighters rushed to the scene near Canford Bottom shortly before 12pm on Saturday, August 27.
A fire engine from Ferndown was first on the scene, with further assistance provided by a pump from a Wimborne and a water carrier from Ringwood.
11:51 - @DWFRSFerndown mobilised a fire near the A31 at Canford Bottom. It was a confirmed bonfire which had spread to trees and undergrowth. Further assistance was required and an additional pump from @DWFRSWimborne & Water Carrier from @RingwoodFire are now in attendance. pic.twitter.com/UW0hLA2sDI
— DWFireControl (@DWFireControl) August 27, 2022
A Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said the crews tackled a large bonfire containing logs and rubbish which had spread to its surroundings.
The fire was extinguished using main lines and agricultural machinery, with the stop message coming just after 1pm.
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