Date: 24th August, 2025
Time: 14:56
Description: At 2.46pm this afternoon (24th August) firefighters from Poole were called to reports of a grass fire off Alder Road. We currently have 15 fire engines at the scene of this incident (approx 75 firefighters).
Crews from Poole, Hamworthy, Westbourne, Springbourne, Redhill Park, Wimborne, Weymouth, Sturminster Newton, Ferndown, Shaftesbury, Mere and colleagues from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are on scene. The Unimog from Wareham, landrovers from Christchurch and Bere Regis as well as a Water Carrier are also attending the incident.
The fire involves grass and trees and firefighters are working hard to prevent fire spread and protect neighbouring properties.
The public are kindly asked to avoid the area and local residents should keep windows and doors closed.
Update 5.55pm - the stop message was received at 5.53pm. We are now scaling back this incident with five fire crews providing relief from 6pm.
We’re working with Dorset Police to investigate the cause of the fire and this is ongoing.
Update 9.30pm - firefighters have dampened down the 4-6 hectares of heath and grass affected by fire this afternoon. Crews will reinspect the incident early in the morning to check for any hotspots.
Update Monday 25th Aug 8.15am - one crew from Redhill Park have retuned this morning and are dampening down hotspots using a hose reel.
Update 4.50pm - crews are returning this afternoon to reinspect the incident and dampen down any hotspots.
Location: Alder Road, Poole BH12 4AY, UK