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Caravan Burns Beside Busy Road
2 Nov
Summary
- A static caravan beside the A35 near Dorchester was destroyed by fire.
- Ten firefighters battled the blaze which started shortly after 1 AM.
- The cause of the fire remains unconfirmed by authorities.
A static caravan positioned on the verge of the busy A35 trunk road near Dorchester was destroyed by a fire that broke out in the early hours of November 2, 2026. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze shortly after 1:00 AM and arrived to find the structure extensively alight.
Ten firefighters from Dorchester and Weymouth worked to combat the flames, successfully extinguishing the fire by 2:50 AM. During the operation, the A35 was temporarily closed to ensure public safety. The static caravan had reportedly been left at the roadside since Tuesday, October 20.
Dorset Police officers were also present at the scene to support the fire service, leaving around 3:00 AM. A police spokesperson stated that the cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
