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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Tom Ambrose and agency

Dorset blaze probably caused by disposable barbecue – firefighters

Smoke over Studland Heath
Smoke rising from a fire at Studland Heath is seen from a boat near the beach in Poole, Dorset. Photograph: Garry Robson/Reuters

A large blaze at a Dorset nature reserve was most likely caused by a barbecue, firefighters have said. Firefighters battled through the night to bring the fire at Studland Heath under control on Friday.

Ninety firefighters were deployed when the blaze was first reported at about 1pm on Friday, and 10 fire engines were sent from neighbouring areas, Dorset and Wiltshire fire and rescue service (DWFRS) said.

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