Date: 24th June, 2026
Time: 6.24pm
Description: The A350 at Charlton Marshall is currently closed after a fire engine caught fire! A crew from Blandford fire station was making an emergency response to a road traffic collision at Winterbourne Zelston at 6.24pm tonight (24 June) when a fire started in the fire engine. The crew was able to stop safely, and no-one was injured. Crews from Wimborne and Sturminster Newton were mobilised to deal with the fire, and two breathing apparatus wearers and three hose reel jets were used. An investigation into how the fire started is now underway.
8.30pm update: The stop came in at 8.22pm, the vehicle cab has been destroyed by fire and there was damage to the adjacent grass verge and telegraph cables. The firefighters involved have been checked over as a precaution by paramedics, with no issues. The road will remain closed for some time to allow for vehicle recovery; the carriageway may need repairs, so drivers should check their route before setting off in the morning.
Location: Charlton Marshall, Blandford Forum, UK