Date: 17th October, 2024
Time: 7:28pm
Description: We were called to a site off Dorchester Road, Sturminster Marshall for a large fire affecting an industrial unit. At the height of the incident, we had approx. 45 firefighters on scene. The wooden building was fully involved in fire; also affected were multiple tractor units and motorbikes. Firefighters have had to maintain a safe distance due to the shed also containing a number of acetylene and LPG cylinders. 18 October 7.30am - we remain on scene with two fire crews, two water carriers and a support appliance. There is no longer an issue with smoke and the A31 is unaffected. There will be a better indication of how the incident is progressing once it’s daylight and we can hopefully use a drone to gauge the status of the cylinders and any hotspots. A fire investigation will start when it’s safe to do so. Some people living close to the fire were temporarily displaced last night, and our thanks go to the Red Lion in Sturminster Marshall for looking after them. 12pm - we have now scaled back to one crew and a water carrier. It is likely we will maintain a presence on site for some time. 2:30pm - One fire engine will remain in attendance for the rest of today and over night to monitor the situation due to a number of cylinders being involved in the fire. 19 October 9.45am - one fire engine remains on scene at this incident, but we will be leaving the scene by lunchtime today. Firefighters will return tomorrow morning (20 October) to reinspect and ensure there are no hotspots. Due to a building collapse, we are unable to estimate the damage caused at this time or begin an investigation into the cause of this fire.
Location: 2 A31, Wimborne BH21 3RL, UK