50 firefighters tackle house fire in Stoborough after lightning strike
The blaze broke out last night
Last updated 20th May 2024
A house has been badly damaged after a major fire near Wareham, which it's believed was started by a lightning strike.
50 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at a thatched roof property in Stoborough last night.
The fire had started in the roof of a semi-detached cottage and quickly spread to the adjoining home.
Firefighters worked through the night to contain the fire, which has caused significant damage to both properties.
No one has been hurt.
A spokesperson for Swanage Fire Station said:
"At the height of the incident, crews were in attendance from Wareham, Poole, Hamworthy, Swanage, Redhill Park, Wimborne and Springbourne, together with a water carrier from Poole, an incident command vehicle from Hamworthy, a support appliance from Poole and the aerial ladder platform from Westbourne.
"The incident started to be scaled back after midnight and relief crews attended from Shaftesbury, Christchurch, Blandford, Sturminster Newton and Ferndown, together with a water carrier from Ringwood and the aerial ladder platform from Salisbury.
"It is believed the fire started accidentally due to a lightning strike but investigations are on-going.
"No-one was injured."