Studland heath fire started by bonfire that got out of control

It's now known how a major heath fire that broke out in Studland on Tuesday evening started.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed to Greatest Hits Radio Dorset the cause was 'accidental and spread from a bonfire.'

Firefighters from across the county were called to Godlingston Heath to tackle the blaze on the nature reserve owned by the National Trust.

A large area of heathland was destroyed.

Tackling the blaze was made more difficult due to the strong winds.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue asked people to avoid the area, and told residents to keep their windows shut because of the smoke.

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