CREWS from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service are currently dealing with a "significant" house fire.
They were called at 6.43pm.
The A353 at Poxwell between Warmwell Cross Roundabout and Osmington Mills is closed.
The A353 between Warmwell roundabout and Osmington Mills is currently closed due to a large fire, more here: https://t.co/UycTjYUBiP pic.twitter.com/DFuKrtWKpQ
— Dorset&Wiltshire FRS (@DWFireRescue) October 22, 2020
As at 8.15pm, there were 13 fire crews and approximately 65 firefighters on scene – from Weymouth (two), Wareham, Bere Regis, Portland (two), Dorchester, Hamworthy, Poole (two), Beaminster, Bridport and Westbourne – together with an aerial ladder platform from Westbourne, a water carrier from Poole, and support units from Hamworthy and Poole.
Crews are currently tackling the fire to try and contain it, while also salvaging possessions from the affected homes.
All occupants are accounted for.
The public are being asked to avoid the area.
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