Crews tackle heathland fire that spread from van
A van fire on the A31 near Ringwood spread to nearby heathland in the New Forest, prompting a large emergency response. Over two dozen fire crews, water supplies from Hightown Lake, and specialist units worked through the night while the dual carriageway was closed and traffic diverted. Smoke was visible for miles, and authorities advised residents to keep windows shut and motorists to report abandoned vehicles.
- ▪The fire started on the A31 near Ringwood at about 17:20 BST and quickly spread to the surrounding heathland.
- ▪Twenty-six fire crews, water carriers and specialist off‑road units were deployed, with a hose laid from Hightown Lake to supply water.
- ▪Both directions of the A31 were closed and traffic was diverted onto the A326 and A338 routes.
- ▪Police asked motorists who abandoned vehicles to call 101 with their number plates, and advised residents to keep doors and windows shut due to smoke.
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Crews tackle heathland fire that spread from vanImage source, Jehanna StrideImage caption, The fire created a smoke plume visible for milesByIndy Almroth-WrightSouth of EnglandPublished10 August 2026, 07:24 BSTUpdated 46 minutes agoFirefighters have worked through the night after a van caught fire and the flames spread to heathland in the New Forest, creating a smoke plume visible for miles.The fire broke out on the A31 near Ringwood, Hampshire, shortly after 17:20 BST on Sunday, forcing some motorists to abandon their vehicles . Twenty-six fire crews alongside water carriers and specialist off-road units were sent to the scene as the flames quickly spread.
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