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| Warning over major heathland fire | Warning over major heathland fire |
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| Members of the public are being warned by police to stay away from the Studland peninsula in Dorset due to a major heath fire. | Members of the public are being warned by police to stay away from the Studland peninsula in Dorset due to a major heath fire. |
| About 120 firefighters in more than 28 fire engines were called to Studland Heath, near Poole, at about 1340 BST. | About 120 firefighters in more than 28 fire engines were called to Studland Heath, near Poole, at about 1340 BST. |
| Dorset Fire and Rescue said its crews had since surrounded the blaze, which had affected more than five hectares (12.4 acres) of heathland. | |
| At its height police said the fire was "spreading unpredictably in the wind". | At its height police said the fire was "spreading unpredictably in the wind". |
| The Sandbanks chain ferry, a short service across Poole Harbour, has been suspended. | The Sandbanks chain ferry, a short service across Poole Harbour, has been suspended. |
| It's a very serious offence for anybody to be starting fires on a heathland Craig BakerDorset Fire and Rescue | It's a very serious offence for anybody to be starting fires on a heathland Craig BakerDorset Fire and Rescue |
| "All members of the public intending to travel on Ferry Road on the peninsula must not do so," a Dorset Police spokesman said. | "All members of the public intending to travel on Ferry Road on the peninsula must not do so," a Dorset Police spokesman said. |
| "They could be in considerable danger and by their actions they could cause the emergency services unnecessary additional tasks." | "They could be in considerable danger and by their actions they could cause the emergency services unnecessary additional tasks." |
| Several members of the public called 999 when the flames started. | Several members of the public called 999 when the flames started. |
| The exact cause of the fire is currently unknown but a Dorset Fire and Rescue spokesman said it was not believed to be suspicious. | The exact cause of the fire is currently unknown but a Dorset Fire and Rescue spokesman said it was not believed to be suspicious. |
| Craig Baker said: "This fire will be fully investigated. | Craig Baker said: "This fire will be fully investigated. |
| "If there is any suggestion it has been caused deliberately the police will be looking into whether there's any culprits behind that. | "If there is any suggestion it has been caused deliberately the police will be looking into whether there's any culprits behind that. |
| The fire was surrounded by crews by about 1600 BST"Obviously it's a very serious offence for anybody to be starting fires on a heathland." | The fire was surrounded by crews by about 1600 BST"Obviously it's a very serious offence for anybody to be starting fires on a heathland." |
| In March 2006, a fire on Canford Heath, also near Poole, destroyed 200 hectares (494 acres) of sensitive heath. | In March 2006, a fire on Canford Heath, also near Poole, destroyed 200 hectares (494 acres) of sensitive heath. |
| The fire was believed to have been started deliberately. | The fire was believed to have been started deliberately. |
| In April 2006, another fire destroyed at least 15 hectares (37 acres) of land at Upton Heath, which was also believed to be the work of arsonists. | In April 2006, another fire destroyed at least 15 hectares (37 acres) of land at Upton Heath, which was also believed to be the work of arsonists. |
| In March 2008, two fires on Canford Heath were deliberately started in two days. | In March 2008, two fires on Canford Heath were deliberately started in two days. |