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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mathilde Grandjean

New Forest heathland fire sparked by vehicle forces A31 closures

New Forest
  • Firefighters are tackling a significant heathland blaze in the New Forest , Hampshire , which originated from a vehicle fire on the A31.
  • Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said that they received over 160 emergency calls reporting a car on fire on the eastbound A31 at approximately 5.24pm on Sunday.
  • A substantial response, including 26 fire engines, four water carriers, and multiple command units, has been mounted, with crews expected to “remain on site for the foreseeable future”.
  • The A31 westbound carriageway is closed between the M27 J2 (Ower) and the A338 (Ringwood) while the eastbound carriageway is closed between the A338 and M27 J1 (Cadnam).
  • This incident follows several other recent wildfires across the UK.

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A31 closed as firefighters tackle major New Forest blaze sparked by vehicle fire

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