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Warning over major heathland fire Heathland fire is 'under control'
(about 1 hour later)
Members of the public are being warned by police to stay away from the Studland peninsula in Dorset due to a major heath fire. A healthland fire which affected the Studland peninsula in Dorset is now "under control", police have said.
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.Dorset Fire and Rescue said its crews had since surrounded the blaze, which had affected more than five hectares (12.4 acres) of heathland.
All roads and the Sandbanks chain ferry, a short service across Poole Harbour, have been reopened.
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.
It's a very serious offence for anybody to be starting fires on a heathland Craig BakerDorset Fire and RescueIt'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.
"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, from the service, 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.