Airborne firefighting at Heath Holt 'under review'
Dorset Fire Service says it's something it's considering
Dorset Fire Service says tackling the fire at Holt Heath from the air is something it's considering.
It started at the weekend and fire crews have been in attendance since.
In its latest update, the fire service said: "The fire remains surrounded and crews continue to tackle hotspots across the 69 hectare site. We currently have two water carriers, DWFRS appliances, off-road vehicles, National Resilience assets and a high volume pump in use.
"With hot weather forecast for the coming days, the National Trust is working to create additional firebreaks as a contingency. The advice we are receiving from national tactical advisors is that airborne water supplies would not have the desired impact at this time.
"However, this option remains under review and the position may change. We believe the recent spate of wildfires to be deliberate acts, and we would urge anyone with any information to contact the police or Crimestoppers.
"Good progress was made over night with a reduced crew due to working conditions. Multiple crews are back on scene today to continue to dampen down and manage hot spots identified.
"We are working with our partner agencies and have further assistance of national assets from other fire and rescue services. We are also being supported by Bournemouth Water and the NHS for welfare of crews, who continue to work in these hot conditions."