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| Heathland fire is 'under control' | Heathland fire is 'under control' |
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| A healthland fire on 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. | 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". |
| It's a very serious offence for anybody to be starting fires on a heathland Craig BakerDorset Fire and Rescue 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, from the service, 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. |