VIDEO: Fire crews tackle large fire at Studland
Crews from across Dorset were called out last night to tackle the blaze at Studland and Godlingston Heath
Last updated 1st Dec 2021
Fire crews from across the county have been battling a large heath fire at Studland.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue say they received numerous calls at around 8:26pm by residents concerned about large plumes of smoke at Godlingston Heath.
At the height of the blaze crews from Swanage (two), Westbourne, Poole, Christchurch, Hamworthy and Wimborne along with Land Rover pumps from Swanage, Poole, Hamworthy and Bere Regis, the Unimog from Wareham and a water carrier also from Poole were in attendance.
Approximately 600 square metres of heathland were alight, and crews worked to put in a fire break to protect neighbouring properties.
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.
The fire was put out around 11.06pm.
A Land Rover pump remained at the scene overnight to check for any hot spots.
The cause of the fire is still unclear.