A major wildfire has ignited on Dorset heathland, requiring 100 firefighters to respond. This incident forced 20 homes to evacuate as flames spread rapidly. The fire measured approximately 1,000 meters by 800 meters. Significant progress has been made in containing the blaze, which has already affected around 69 hectares of land. Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed due to smoke. Additionally, another smaller fire continues to burn at Newton Heath, which has been active since the previous Sunday.
A major incident has been declared after 100 firefighters were called out to tackle a huge blaze raging on Dorset heathland.
The wildfire prompted 20 homes to be evacuated, measuring around 1,000 metres by 800 metres on Saturday evening.
Firefighters have made steady progress through the night to suppress the spread of the fire, with around 69 hectares of land affected.
Residents have been advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to the dense smoke billowing from the site.
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