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3rd July, 2025 - 5.51pm: We were called to Holton Heath, Poole to reports of a fire in the open...Read more

3rd July, 2025 - 9.24am: We were called at 9.24am today (3 July) to Trigon Hill, Wareham to rep...Read more

2nd July, 2025 - 9.09am: Swindon - Crews from Stratton and Swindon were mobilised to an address...Read more

2nd July, 2025 - 8.50am: Poole - At 0850 Fire Control received a request from Police for assist...Read more

1st July, 2025 - 6.27am: Poole - Property Fire attended by crews from Poole and Westbourne crew...Read more

30th June, 2025 - 5.26pm: Update - Area of grass alight approx 15m x 5m out on arrival, being da...Read more

30th June, 2025 - 4.41pm: At 4.41pm we received a call to alarms activating in a domestic proper...Read more

30th June, 2025 - 4.16pm: At 4.16pm we received a call to a fire on a railway embankment near Af...Read more

30th June, 2025 - 3.11pm: At 3.11pm we received a call to a vehicle fire in Tidworth Road, Porto...Read more

30th June, 2025 - 3.06pm: At 3.06pm we received a call to a fire in the open in Blandford Alley,...Read more

Thatched properties

The counties of Dorset and Wiltshire have thousands of thatched homes – although there is no increased risk of fire within thatched properties, the impact of a fire is far greater.

Thatch fires are typically attended by in excess of 50 firefighters, at least eight appliances and often for over 24 hours. The National Society of Master Thatchers estimate that the average cost of a thatch fire is in excess of £45,000.

A range of fire prevention tips can be found in our free downloadable advice leaflet, Your Thatched Home.

There is also a useful downloadable leaflet from the Thatch Advice Centre.

Further advice can also be found on the National Society of Master Thatchers website.

Owners of thatched properties can request a free Safe & Well visit – just give us a call on 0800 038 2323 or apply here.

 

 

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