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| Dorset heath fire 'spreading rapidly' | Dorset heath fire 'spreading rapidly' |
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| More than 130 firefighters are tackling a very large fire which is spreading rapidly across heathland in Dorset, putting homes at risk. | |
| Strong winds are causing the fire, on about one sq km (250 acres) of Upton Heath, Poole, to quickly spread. | |
| Homes in nearby Beacon Hill Road have been evacuated and crews are tackling the fire from behind the properties. | Homes in nearby Beacon Hill Road have been evacuated and crews are tackling the fire from behind the properties. |
| Crews in 20 engines, eight Land Rovers and other support vehicles were called at about 1400 BST. | |
| Dorset Fire and Rescue Service is urging members of the public to stay away from the heath and for homeowners to be prepared to leave their properties if the fire approaches. | Dorset Fire and Rescue Service is urging members of the public to stay away from the heath and for homeowners to be prepared to leave their properties if the fire approaches. |
| A spokeswoman said: "If smoke or fire is approaching your property, we would remind the public to leave their property and not to go back inside for any reason." | A spokeswoman said: "If smoke or fire is approaching your property, we would remind the public to leave their property and not to go back inside for any reason." |
| The fire service said it was in the process of opening rest centres for people who have had to leave their homes. | The fire service said it was in the process of opening rest centres for people who have had to leave their homes. |