More than 50 firefighters tackle thatch blaze near Wimborne

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More than 50 firefighters are tackling a thatch property fire in Dorset. Credit: @DWFireRescue

More than 50 firefighters are tackling a roof fire at a thatched property in Dorset.

Crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene in Holt, near Wimborne, just before 6pm on Friday night (10/02).

The road will be closed throughout the night.

Residents are being advised to keep windows and doors closed.

More to follow.