Date: 17th August, 2025
Time: 1.34pm
Description: We were called to the A338 southbound for a car fire that had spread to an area of adjacent heath.
Due to the conditions, the fire has now spread to two areas of heath off the northbound carriageway.
As well as our own crews, we have support from Lymington and Ringwood.
Dorset Police have closed both carriageways while firefighters tackle the blaze.
4.40pm update: we have an additional crew on scene from New Milton. The southbound carriageway has now been reopened but northbound is likely to remain closed for some time.
5.45pm update: The fire is now out and the stop message came in at 5.17pm. Appliances are leaving the scene. The northbound carriageway of the A338 remains closed while power lines are checked.
Location: 7 Avon Causeway, Hurn, Christchurch BH23 6AS, UK