US EditionMajor incident declared as 100 firefighters battle blaze amid wildfire alert
DORSET, ENGLAND, AUG 10 – More than 100 firefighters from Dorset and Hampshire battle a 1000m by 800m wildfire fueled by strong winds as 20 homes are evacuated for safety, officials said.
- Approximately 100 firefighters are responding to a large wildfire in the Holt Heath area close to Wimborne, Dorset, as of August 10, 2025.
- The fire started around 11:30am, driven by strong winds, and covers an area roughly 1000m by 800m north of Bournemouth.
- Fire crews from Dorset, Hampshire, and Isle of Wight are working together, with at least 20 engines involved and evacuations of 20 homes underway.
- The public was urged to avoid the fire area, keep windows and doors shut, and avoid barbeques or throwing cigarette ends to reduce ignition risk.
- An investigation with police is planned as the fire is suspected to be deliberate, and crews expect to remain on site for several days amid a local amber wildfire alert.
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