Fire crews are battling a thatch roof blaze in Holt near Wimborne this evening. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has reported that 50 firefighters are on the scene tackling the fire. The fire service added the road is expected to be closed throughout the night. Locals have been warned to keep their windows and doors closed.
The fire service added the road is expected to be closed throughout the night. Locals have been warned to keep their windows and doors closed.
DorsetLive has contacted Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for more information.
Crews had cut breaks in the thatch, and fire fighters are attempting to salvage belongings.
The update said: “Firefighters were called at 5.58pm to reports of a thatch roof alight in Holt nr Wimborne.
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