Big Thatch fire in Sutton Waldron, Shaftesbury

[Matthew Arnold]

This is currently going on now and has been since about lunchtime.

 

A350 closed as 75 firefighters battle serious blaze (From Bournemouth Echo)

 

The last big fire we had in the area was Symphony Candles. It made national news as it could be seen from miles around.

 

AFTERMATH OF THE FACTORY BLAZE (From Bournemouth Echo)

[janey]

Hope there are no casualties, either from the fire or the gawpers causing a pile up.

[Matthew Arnold]

No casaulties luckily but homeowners were apparently out when the fire began. Theyve shut one of the main trunk roads through the area as the road is full of fire engines and the hydrant with the highest pressure is on the otherside of the road. it is this property that is on fire. And it has spread to neighbouring buildings.

 

Sutton Waldron - Google Maps

[janey]

I'm going to be in Blandford on the Sunday, so I can be one of the gawpers blocking up the tiny A road

 

Glad there were no casualties, other than the properties.

[tommer9]

Nasty stuff.

the (dubious) joys of thatched roofs.

[RobRainford]

its a shame to see old buildings like that go.

 

but i cant help noticing how imaginitive the name of that road is!

[felixthelogchopper]

We've had a big haystack burning all week next to the A414 in Woodham Mortimer in Essex. Been a major PITA to me as the road was closed, causing problems for work travel as well as visiting SWMBO's family.