Date: 11th August, 2026
Time: 10:58
Description: At 10.58am this morning, firefighters were called to reports of a roof fire in Queens Avenue, Dorchester. Six fire engines are attending this incident, with crews on scene from Dorchester, Weymouth, Wareham, Poole, Portland and Yeovil (Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service). The aerial ladder platform based at Westbourne fire station is also in attendance.
Firefighters are using main lines to extinguish the fire which affects one property.
Colleagues from Dorset Police and SGN are also in attendance. The public are kindly asked to avoid the area.
Update 2pm - The stop message for this incident was received at 1.32pm, however three fire engines remain on the scene.
Update 4pm - We have now left this incident, although they will reattend later this evening to reinspect. Unfortunately the roof of the property has been completely destroyed, which has caused significant damage to the first floor. A investigation into the cause of the fire is now underway.
Location: Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, UK