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Canford heath fire

More than sixty firefighers have spent the night at a serious heath fire in Poole. It's now out but around seven hectacres have been destroyed.

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Firefighters return to find cause of heathland fire

Canford Heath burned overnight Credit: Jack Oxenbury

Dorset Fire and Rescue Service are continuing to dampen down heathland in Poole which caught fire overnight. At the heigh of the blaze more than sixty firefighters were needed to control the fire.

Smoke clouds could be seen across Poole Credit: Jack Oxenbury
Thankfully no homes were evacuated but residents were told to close all windows Credit: Jack Oxenbury

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