300 meters fire the front that swept through Canford Heath for six hours could spread to nearby homes if fire the crews were unable to bring it under control.
The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Canford Heath. in Pool, in reports of heather fire around 18:00 on Saturday, April 23
Mark House, area manager for The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We have mobilized a couple of fire engines and off road four wheels drive vehicles on stage, and we quickly realized that fire was of significant size, so we made up for Additional Resources.”
fire burned down for rough six hours, which led to the evacuation of residents from their homes as it spreads.
Residents are watching on like Canford Heath fire lit. Drawing by Corin Messer
Mr. House said, “On top of in fire we had 15 fire appliances here and four water carriers along with specialized household appliances, and we were supported colleagues from Hampshire and the island of White Fire and Rescue Service.
fire service announced fire was extinguished at about 10 pm, with crews set to remain on scene throughout the night.
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Mr House said: “Now I am happy to report that what was about 300 meters fire the front is already extinguished, so we managed extinguish in fire and protect homes that are in one point is in risk.
Canford Heath fire. Photo by Elizabeth Leddy
“The crews worked extremely hard and the residents were very understanding and happy to move to safety in local recreation center, now they are all allowed move back to their properties and we scale down Incident.
“So firex out and we’ll still probably be here all night to ensure what do we dampen down any hotspots that could flare up up again and just to give in public reassurance that they are safe in them homes.
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“Canford Heath Road has been closed and will be remain closed for in next pair of hours while we do up equipment and leave and then we’ll get a road back open for in public.
“Identifier just like take the opportunity to thank public for their understanding, they worked very well with us like all other agencies and of course thanks to our own teams for them hard work in protection of property and other of wastelands.
Canford Heath fire. Photo by Matt Hicks
“Obviously we are not like to see the moorland damage and we put it in small area from what could be a large-scale incident.”
Speaking of cause of in fire Mr House said: “The incident is under investigation, this is an investigation between Dorset Police and a fire investigation officer from the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
“At the moment we are not know what the cause there is, but it’s obviously being looked into, an investigation is underway, and the police are investigating.”
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area manager said that long term effects on moorland wilderness was probably minimal.
He said “It’s currently contained so we’re working with BCP board and they have staff on website who mowing large swaths of wasteland around fire area to ensure what’s next fire distribute.
Dorset fire brigades battle Canford Heath fire. Photo by Matt Hicks
“We are not aware of any questions in terms of places of special interest, so we expect in consultation with land managers on what Healthland will just regenerate as expected, so we don’t see there being any long term blows on in environment”.
mr house would like remind public of Importance of wasteland protection.
He said, “Until we know in cause I think it’s worthy of everyone just be careful to ensure they do not pose any risk of fire on wasteland.
“Please don’t use matches or barbecue on wasteland, and then we can enjoy in space safely”.
