Date: 2nd November, 2025
Time: 22:21
Description: We were called at 22:21pm today with reports of a property fire on Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Multiple appliances attended, from Springbourne, Westbourne, Redhill Park, Poole, Christchurch, Hamworthy, Verwood, Wimborne, Salisbury and Blandford along with a pumping appliance from New Milton and water carrier from Hampshire & Isle of Wight FRS. On arrival firefighters found a fire involved a residential flat and roof space above a commercial premises. Twelve local residents from a neighbouring building were displaced over night. Access to the area has been restricted and are advising local residents to keep doors and windows closed.
Update, Monday 8:30am - Our stop came in at 2:45am and crews remained on scene damping down. At 4am, the incident was scaled back at two pumps for a watching brief and resources will remain on scene for some of today. No casualties have been reported and the cause of the fire will be investigated when safe to do so.
Location: Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1PF, UK