Heath fire near Winfrith (Image: Dorchester Fire Station)
Firefighters across Dorset are tackling a major heath fire.
Crews have been alerted to a site near Winfrith this evening.
Dorchester Fire Station said: "We're currently dealing with a heath fire near Winfrith Newburgh, alongside colleagues from Weymouth Fire Station, Wareham Fire Station, Swanage Fire Station, Poole Fire Station, Blandford Fire Station, Hamworthy Fire Station and Portland Fire Station.
"If local residents are concerned about smoke, please close windows and doors. We're also asking the public to avoid the area while we get the fire under control."
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