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Firefighters Tackle Spreading Bonfire Blaze in Hampshire and Dorset
14 Aug
Summary
- Firefighters responding to bonfire that spread to large field and property
- Emergency services received around 20 calls about the escalating blaze
- Nearby properties evacuated, no casualties reported
On August 14th, 2025, firefighters are responding to a bonfire that has spread to a large field and property in the area between Bransgore, Hampshire, and Bockhampton, Dorset. Emergency services received approximately 20 calls about the escalating blaze around 2:30 PM BST.
Fire engines from New Milton, Fordingbridge, and across Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are being supported by specialist vehicles from Lyndhurst and Eastleigh to tackle the growing fire. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Rescue Service has asked people to avoid the area, and nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution, though no casualties have been reported.
The firefighters are working to contain the spreading blaze and prevent further damage to the surrounding area. The cause of the initial bonfire is still under investigation, but the rapid spread of the fire has prompted a significant emergency response to protect the local community.
