Car destroyed by fire in Puddletown

Firefighters from Dorchester were called to tackle a car fire yesterday afternoon

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 7th Oct 2021

A car has been destroyed after catching fire in Puddletown.

Firefighters from Dorchester were called to the blaze just before 2.30pm yesterday afternoon. (6 October)

A spokesman for Dorchester Fire Station said:

"Upon arrival the car was fully engulfed in flames so crews got to work with 2 hose reel jets and a single breathing apparatus wearer.

"A stop message went in after the crew extinguished the fire. They then checked and made up all used equipment and left the scene at 3.18pm"

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