Multiple crews tackle wildfire on heathland

Firefighters from 13 fire stations have been tackling a wildfire on heathland in Dorset.

Crews and equipment from 13 stations were called to Bere Road, Wareham, following reports of a blaze 14:50 BST.

Multiple off-road vehicles and water carriers, including one from Hampshire, were at the scene, along with a command unit.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service urged members of the public to avoid the area.

The service said firefighters had surrounded the fire and were dampening down hotspots.

The incident was scaled back to four appliances from Sturminster Newton, Dorchester, Shaftesbury and Ferndown.